Johns Moroccan Chicken

 

Ingredients

  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2-3 medium carrots, diced
  • 2/3 cup (approx.) dried apricots, cut in half
  • 2/3 cup (approx.) prunes, cut in half (1/2 cup raisins can be substituted)
  • 2/3 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup olive oil for sautéing chicken and onions/garlic
  • For sauce:
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1-1/2 tbsp ground cardamom
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp sumac (not essential)
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 2-3 tbsp honey

Instructions

  1. Brown the chicken parts in oil, remove and sauté onions and garlic until soft.
  2. Add chicken, fruit and carrots, reduce heat and simmer – covered - for an hour or until chicken is tender (stir once to make sure all chicken has been covered by simmering sauce).
  3. Uncover pot for last 15-20 minutes to allow sauce to reduce and thicken.
  4. Add peas 5 minutes before serving so they stay bright green and don't get mushy.
  5. Serve over rice or couscous.