Moroccan Chicken With Prunes, Honey And Almonds

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4-1/2 cup water
• 12 skinless chicken thighs (bone-in)
• 24 prunes, quartered
• 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, to garnish (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. brown chicken in oil, then remove to a plate.
• 2 add onion, salt, pepper, cinnamon and turmeric to skillet. saute until onion is soft and translucent, and spices are fragrant.
• 3 add enough water to cover bottom of pan 1/8" deep. arrange chicken pieces in pan. cover and cook 20-30 min, until chicken is done. remove chicken to plate.
• 4 add prunes, almonds and honey to sauce. stir to combine and cook until prunes are heated through. pour sauce over chicken. sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.