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Chicken Tajine With Honeyed Tomatoes and Chickpeas Recipe

Chicken Tajine With Honeyed Tomatoes and Chickpeas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/8 tsp saffron thread
2 tbsp boiling water
1 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp paprika ( smoked spanish style)
1 tbsp ground cumin
3 chicken breasts, cut in half
10 chicken legs
1/4 cup olive oil
2 onions, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 (12 oz) can plum tomatoes, lightly mashed with a potato masher
2 cups chicken stock (gluten free if necessary)
1 (8 oz) can chickpeas
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp lemon juice
pepper (to taste)
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 bunch cilantro , leaves picked and chopped
1 lemon, thinly sliced

Directions:

Let the saffron steep in the boiling water and put aside.In a small bowl, combine salt, paprika, cumin (1 tbsp) and sprinkle over chicken.
In a dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-heat and brown the chicken in batches for 3-5 minute per side and set chicken aside in a separate bowl.
Reduce heat to low and add onions, garlic and ginger to the pot and cook gently for 10 minutes, scraping the solidified juices, spices and oil from the bottom of the pan.
Add remaining cumin (2 tsp), cinnamon and cayenne, and cook for 30-60 seconds.
Add saffron, tomatoes, stock, and chicken. Bring to a boil and reduce to medium.
Let cook for 20 minutes (uncovered), add chickpeas, honey and lemon juice and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
If the sauce isn't think enough, remove chicken and reduce sauce on medium-high for 10-15 minutes.
Add back chicken and mix in sliced lemon and cilantro. Remove from heat and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	370.88 Kcal (1553 kJ)
Calories from fat	137.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.33g	24%
Cholesterol	203.7mg	68%
Sodium	487.97mg	20%
Potassium	677.58mg	14%
Total Carbs	10g	3%
Sugars	5.02g	20%
Dietary Fiber	1.32g	5%
Protein	44.94g	90%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	9%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	50.7mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	120.15 Kcal (503 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.97g	24%
Cholesterol	65.99mg	68%
Sodium	158.09mg	20%
Potassium	219.52mg	14%
Total Carbs	3.24g	3%
Sugars	1.63g	20%
Dietary Fiber	0.43g	5%
Protein	14.56g	90%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	9%
Iron	1.1mg	18%
Calcium	16.4mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
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