Spiced Chicken Thighs In Tomato Broth w/Olives & Chickpeas

  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Minutes to Cook:
  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 t. paprika1 t. ground coriander1/2 t. ground cumin1/4 t. ground cinnamon1/8 t. cayennepinch salt 4 chicken thighs & 2 chicken breast1/2 c. onion - diced1 T. fresh ginger, minced1 T. garlic, minced1/4 t. red pepper flakes1 cinnamon stick1/4 c. dry white wine1 t. tomato paste1 cup tomatoes, chopped1/2 c. chicken broth1/2 c. canned chick peas-drained and rinced1/2 c. kalamata olives, pitted and halved1 T. honey1 lemon - cut into wedges1 bay leafChopped fresh parsleySalt to tasteServe with Toasted Pita Bread
Directions
Combine spices and salt in a dish, then rub over chichen; let stand about 5 minutes.
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat; add chicken, skin side down, and saute until browned on both sides, about 10 minutes.
Remove chicken and pour off all but 1 T. drippings.
Add onion and saute 3 minutes.
Deglaze with wine and tomato paste, stirring to combine.
Add tomatoes, broth, chickpeas, olives, honey, lemon, and bay leaf; stir to combine.
Arrange reserved chicken on top, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low.
Simmer until chicken is cooked thorugh and sauce is reduced, 20-30 minutes.
Finish with parsley and salt just before serving.
Serve with pita bread

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MAGICMARKER1.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 186.0
  • Total Fat: 6.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 36.6 mg
  • Sodium: 656.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
  • Protein: 14.3 g

Member Reviews