MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN & CHICKPEAS

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Provided by DailyInspiration

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon flour
3 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 cups canned chick-peas, drained
1/2 cup dark raisin
8 skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

Season chicken with salt and pepper and brown on both sides in 3-5 tablespoons oil. Remove to plate.
Add onion and garlic; saute 5 minutes.
Add cumin through cinnamon and stir well with a wooden spoon.
Add flour and stir well to mix.
Add broth, honey and lemon zest. Stir to combine and add chicken back to pan; simmer 15 minutes.
Add raisins and cook 15 minutes longer.
Remove chicken and plate.
Add chickpeas and cook 5 minutes to heat through.
Spoon sauce over chicken. If sauce is not thick enough, add a little cornstarch/water slurry to thicken up the sauce. If you prefer, place chicken over cooked rice and add sauce on top.