Moroccan Lemon Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    4 chicken breast halves (bone in, skin on)
    1 small onion, sliced thin
    3/4 teaspoon cumin
    1/4 teaspoon paprika
    1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
    2 teaspoon lemons, zest of, finely grated
    1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
    1 1/2 cups chicken broth (I use College Brand)
    1/3 cup pimento stuffed olive, sliced thin
    1 tablespoon honey
    1/2 cup canned chick-peas, drained & rinsed
Preparation
    In a heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over moderately high heat until hot, but not smoking.
    Pat chicken dry& season with salt& pepper.
    Cook chicken, skin side down until skin turns golden brown.
    Transfer chicken to a plate.
    Reduce heat to moderate& add onion.
    Cook, stirring until softened.
    Add cumin, paprika, cinnamon, lemon zest and flour.
    Cook, stirring 1 minute.
    Stir in the chicken broth, olives and honey.
    Return chicken to the pan and simmer, uncovered about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
    Add chickpeas and simmer about 3 minutes.

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