Tuesday, March 24, 2015

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH CHICKPEAS, LEMON AND GARLIC



1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, thickly sliced
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
3 cloves garlic, crushed
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
3 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 fresh long red chilies, halved lengthwise
2 cans (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed, drained
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fesh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest

1.  Heat oil in large saucepan; cook onion, stirring, until softened.  Add paprika, garlic and chicken; stir to coat chicken in onion mixture.

2.  add stock, juice, chilies, chickpeas and mustard to pan; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 30 minutes.  Uncover; simmer further 30 minutes or until chicken is tender.  Season to taste.

3  Serve chicken sprinkled with parsley and zest.

Prep & cook time:  1 hour, 15 minutes
Serves:  4 



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