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Chicken with Apricots, Raisins, and Lentils

Ingredients

  • 4-6 chicken legs (drumsticks and thighs)
  • olive oil
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    olive oil
    Category
    fat
    Wikidata
    Q93165
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  • 2 onions (finely diced)
    Entity
    onions
    Category
    allium
    Wikidata
    Q49391
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  • 2-3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
    Entity
    garlic
    Category
    allium
    Wikidata
    Q23400
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  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
    Entity
    coriander seeds
    Category
    spice
    Wikidata
    Q1118978
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  • 1 teaspoon paprika
    Entity
    paprika
    Category
    spice
    Wikidata
    Q98107793
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  • 1 cinnamon stick
    Entity
    cinnamon stick
    Category
    spice
    Wikidata
    Q30038886
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  • 1 cup apricots (sliced in half)
    Entity
    apricots
    Category
    fruit
    Wikidata
    Q119086718
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  • 1/2-3/4 cup raisins
    Entity
    raisins
    Category
    fruit
    Wikidata
    Q13186
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  • 1 cup lentils (rinsed)
    Entity
    lentils
    Category
    legume
    Wikidata
    Q16590111
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  • 3 cups chicken stock
    Entity
    chicken stock
    Category
    flavor_base
    Wikidata
    Q96362076
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Instructions

  1. In a pot large enough to hold all the ingredients, heat 1 tablespoon of oil.

  2. Brown the chicken parts thoroughly on both sides.

  3. While chicken is browning, toast cumin and coriander seeds in a small frying pan over a medium heat until heated through and aromatic.

  4. Mash the coriander, paprika, garlic, and cumin together in a pestle. If using ground cinnamon, add this as well.

  5. Remove the chicken to a plate, and pour off the drippings.

  6. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan.

  7. Cook the onions until translucent.

  8. Add the garlic mixture, cook for 1 minute while stirring.

  9. Add the lentils, raisins, and apricots and stir until coated.

  10. Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.

  11. Add the chicken on top, with the skin side up, and simmer for 45 minutes or more until the chicken is done to your taste.

  12. Add more chicken broth or water if necessary.