Ingredients

  • 14 cup flour
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs (skin on or off)
  • 14 cup olive oil
  • 2 large red onions, sliced
  • 1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • cayenne pepper
  • 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 14 cup honey
  • 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
  • 12-34 cup golden raisin
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups canned mushrooms, whole and drained (can use fresh but cook first before adding to the stew, the canned is easier!)
  • salt and pepper
  • 12-34 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • chopped fresh parsley
  • cooked rice or orzo pasta

Method

  • Toss the chicken in a bag with the flour, salt and pepper to coat.
  • Brown the chicken in hot oil in a skillet for about 5-7 minutes until browned, turning once, and transfer to a plate.
  • Cook the onion in the same skillet for about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add in garlic, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, cayenne; cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in tomatoes and honey.
  • Add in the browned chicken and simmer covered for about 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir in green peppers, raisins, mushrooms and chickpeas; simmer, stirring for about 15-20 minutes until the peppers are tender and the chicken is cooked.
  • Serve over orzo pasta or rice.
  • Sprinkle with toasted almonds and parsley.