Thousand and One Chicken and Chickpeas
This recipe is inspired by Kitlab al Tabikh, a culinary work penned in Baghdad in the 10th Century. The author recommends using truffles or, if they’re not in season, carrots or squash!
Ingredients
1 chicken, cut into pieces
1 ½ Tbsp 1001 Nights Spice Blend, ground
¼ cup olive oil
3 onions, quartered
3 cloves garlic
2 carrots, cut into thick strips
2 cups chick peas, cooked
Salt
Sides
Pita bread
Lemon quarters
Fresh dill or fresh celery
Method
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1
Remove skin and fat from chicken.
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2
Season chicken with ground spices.
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3
Heat oil and sauté onions, garlic, and chicken. Brown for 5-10 minutes on medium.
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4
Add vegetables, chick peas and salt. Just cover with water. Simmer for 30 minutes.
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5
To serve, shred pita into a deep plate and pour the stew on top. Serve with herbs and lemon quarters.
