Syrian Chicken Recipe
 
 
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Recipe type: chicken
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1.4-1.6 kg chicken (I use chicken thighs)
  • 100mls extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 brown onions (thickly sliced)
  • 100 grams ginger (cut into matchsticks)
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 2 small red chilies split (omit this for littlies)
  • 2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped (I use a can of chopped tomatoes)
  • 2 pinches saffron threads
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 5 sprigs thyme (leaves only)
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 2 tablespoons of honey
  • 100 grams of currants
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable stock powder
  • ½ bunch coriander, leaves only
  • cous cous or rice to serve
Method:
  1. Combine the salt, cumin, cinnamon, pepper and turmeric in a large plastic bag. Add the chicken pieces and shake to coat.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy based saucepan over high heat. Add the chicken and brown on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the onion, ginger, garlic and chili to the pan and cook for 3 minutes, adding a little more oil if necessary. Add the tomatoes, saffron, cumin seeds and thyme and cook for two minutes.
  3. Return the chicken to the pan and add the lemon juice and zest, honey, currants, stock powder and enough water to just cover chicken.
  4. Cover with the lid and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is tender and cooked through, and the sauce is slightly reduced.
  5. Arrange coriander on top and serve with rice or cous cous.
  6. Enjoy!!!
Recipe by Planning With Kids at https://planningwithkids.com/2012/09/07/our-big-family-evening-routine/