Chicken Tagine with Chickpeas

Zoe hosted book club and provided a delicious main dish.  

Chicken Tagine with Chickpeas

4 servings

Ingredients:

1 – 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken

2 Tbs. Butter

2 Cups chopped Onions

½ Cup chopped Scallions

2  15oz. cans of Chickpeas (Garbanzos)

1 Cup Water

1 Tbs. Minced Garlic

1 Tsp. Ground Ginger

¾ Tsp. Salt

½ Tsp. Ground Cinnamon

½ Tsp. Black Pepper

¼ Tsp. Ground Red Pepper

½ Cup Chopped Cilantro

Directions:

-       Melt butter in pot.  Add chicken (cut into whatever size pieces you prefer) and brown on both sides.  Remove all chicken to a plate.

-       Add onions and scallions to the pan.  Cook 5 -7 min.

-       Stir in chickpeas (drained), water, garlic, ginger, salt, cinnamon, black pepper and red pepper.

-       Return the chicken to the pan and coat.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat to a simmer.  Cover tightly and cook 35 – 45 min., stirring occasionally.

-       Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.

-       Serve with rice, cous cous or quinoa.