Spice Route Chicken Recipe

Name: Spice Route Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 -4 1/2 lb) roasting chickens, cut into pieces and skinned; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup chopped red onion; ½ cup finely chopped green pepper; ½ cup finely chopped red pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 bay leaves; 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons seedless golden raisins; 8 pitted and coarsely chopped kalamata olives

Servings: persons

1 (4 -4 1/2 lb) roasting chickens, cut into pieces and skinned
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chopped red onion
½ cup finely chopped green pepper
½ cup finely chopped red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 bay leaves
2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons seedless golden raisins
8 pitted and coarsely chopped kalamata olives

1
Wash and pat dry the chicken.
2
Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or wide nonstick pot over medium-high heat.
3
Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and brown on all sides.
4
You may have to do this in batches.
5
Remove with a slotted spoon.
6
Drain all but 2 tablespoons fat out of the pot.
7
Reduce the heat to medium, add the onions, peppers and garlic, and cook until wilted, 4 to 5 minutes.
8
Add the coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and bay leaves and stir for one minute with a wooden spoon.
9
Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste and place it back in the pot.
10
Add the tomatoes and broth.
11
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 45 minutes.
12
While the chicken is cooking, plump the raisins in 1/4 cup warm water, then drain.
13
Add the raisins and olives to the pot 5 minutes before removing from the heat.
14
Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 -4 1/2 lb) roasting chickens, cut into pieces and skinned, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, 1 cup chopped red onion, and more.

Yes, Spice Route Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spice Route Chicken

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