Mediterranean Sweet And Sour Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
3 teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 cups diced onions
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons Agave
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
15 pitted prunes, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup apricot all-fruit jam, plus
2 tablespoons apricot all-fruit jam
1/4 cup hot water, plus
2 tablespoons hot water
4 cups vegetable broth
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. Combine all the spices in a small bowl.
2. In a large bowl, coat chicken thighs with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and rice vinegar. Add spice mix and using your hands, rub it on the chicken until it's all well coated.
3. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add chicken and cook at medium-high heat, 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
4. In a large soup pot, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add diced onions and crushed garlic. Cook over medium heat for about 4 minutes. Add agave nectar and balsamic vinegar and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
5. Add prunes, raisins and orange juice.
6. In a small bowl, combine apricot jam and hot water and stir until the jam has dissolved. Add to the soup pot.
7. Add vegetable broth, lemon juice and salt. Cook at medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes.
8. Add chicken, reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes.