Moroccan Chicken Stew

Yield: 4 servings

1 tbsp olive oil

1 red onion, finely sliced

4 garlic cloves, finely minced

thumb-sized piece ginger, finely grated

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp smoked sweet paprika

1/2 tsp chili powder

4 chicken thighs, skin on

2 red peppers, sliced into thin strips

1 large lemon, sliced

1/4 cup green olives, pitted and roughly chopped

1 cup chicken stock

4 pitted dates, chopped

3 dried apricots, chopped

1 cup green beans, halved

handful fresh cilantro, chopped

handful fresh parsley, chopped

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and gently cook for 8 mins until softened.

2. Add the garlic, ginger, and spices, and cook for 1 min more.

3. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is golden and crisp, then turn and cook to lightly golden on the flesh side.

4. Add the red pepper, lemon slices, olives, chicken stock, dates, and apricots. Simmer with the lid on for about 40 mins until the chicken is cooked through.

5. Add green beans for the final 4 mins of cooking time.

6. Season to taste. Top with the chopped cilantro and parsley to serve.

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/moroccan-chicken-stew