CHTIT'HA DJEDJ (ALGERIAN CHICKEN IN SAUCE)

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This Algerian dish offers oodles of taste and plenty of healthy carb's and protein to norish and up the energy levels. Serve with a good bread to mop up the delicious juices.

Provided by Sarah Boudjema

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 chicken pieces (legs or Thighs)
1 small onion, Chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
1/4 teaspoon harissa
2 allspice berries (or if you can get Cubeb Berries, crushed)
2 teaspoons tomato paste
400 g chickpeas, drained
2 pints chicken stock

Steps:

  • Finely chop onion and fry gently in 2tbs oil in large saucepan until starting to soften. Add the chicken and brown for 10 mins, add garlic, spices, salt, tomato puree and Harissa and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add stock, stir and bring to boil.
  • Simmer for 30 mins or until chicken is cooked and add the chickpeas simmering for another 10 mins until the sauce has thickened.

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