🔵 Vaguely Moroccan Chicken & Chickpeas Recipe

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken pieces

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in pieces provide more flavor.

canned chickpeas

🥗Healthier: dried chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Dried chickpeas are more cost-effective and can be prepared to taste fresher.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes offer a vibrant flavor, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Place the saffron threads in a small heatproof jug. Pour over the boiling chicken stock and set aside for 20 minutes to infuse.

Combine the coriander, parsley, mint, turmeric, garam masala, cayenne pepper, saffron mixture and chicken in a glass bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Add the sweet potato to the chicken mixture and stir to combine, place hot peppers on top.

Transfer to a 1L capacity flameproof tagine or braiser. Cover and cook over low heat for 60 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Remove from heat. Add the chickpeas, olives, and dates. Cover and set aside for 10 minutes or until the chickpeas are heated through.

Top with the coriander sprigs and mint leaves.

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