This Middle Eastern-style casserole of chicken and chickpeas is tied together by the fragrance of an array of earthy spices.
Ingredients
1 onion, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 tsp each ground turmeric, ginger and cinnamon
large pinch saffron threads
400g can chopped tomatoes
375ml chicken stock
150g dried chickpeas, soaked in water overnight, rinsed and drained
salt and pepper, to season
4 skinless chicken thigh cutlets, bone-in
1/2 cup green Sicilian olives
1/2 cup each coarsely chopped parsley and coriander
extra virgin olive oil and lemon wedges, to serve
Method
1. Combine the onion, celery, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, saffron, tomatoes, stock, chickpeas, salt and pepper in your slow-cooker.
2. Add the chicken and cover with the lid. Cook on a low heat for 8 hours, then stir in the olives and herbs.
3. Drizzle with oil and serve with lemon wedges.
Tip: If you don't have a slow-cooker, these recipes can be made in a low oven. Just use a heavy casserole dish with a lid - enamelled cast iron is perfect. A good rule of thumb is that 8-hour recipes should be cooked at 120°C and overnight recipes at 100°C.
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