Zanzibar Chicken Recipe

Name: Zanzibar Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken thighs or drumsticks; 2 teaspoons cinnamon ground; 1/2 teaspoon cloves ground; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 each onions chopped; 1 each garlic clove, crushed through a press; 3/4 cups orange juice; 3 tablespoons raisins, seedless; ⅓ cup almonds slivered

Servings: persons

3 pounds chicken thighs or drumsticks
2 teaspoons cinnamon ground
1/2 teaspoon cloves ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 each onions chopped
1 each garlic clove, crushed through a press
3/4 cups orange juice
3 tablespoons raisins, seedless
⅓ cup almonds slivered

1
Season chicken with cinnamon, cloves, salt and pepper.
2
In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
3
Add chicken, in batches if necessary, and cook, turning until browned, about 10 minutes.
4
Remove and set aside.
5
Add onion to pan.
6
Cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
7
Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer.
8
Return chicken to pan.
9
Add orange juice and raisins.
10
Cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes until chicken is tender.
11
Garnish with almonds.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds chicken thighs or drumsticks, 2 teaspoons cinnamon ground, 1/2 teaspoon cloves ground, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Zanzibar 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.

Zanzibar Chicken

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