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Leah's Chicken with Chickpeas

SUBMITTED BY: Leah

"I like to serve the chickpeas and the lemony sauce over rice."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups water

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until golden.
  2. Sprinkle turmeric in pan, and mix well. Put chicken on top, and brown on all sides.
  3. Add about 2 cups water, chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Simmer gently for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is tender and the liquid is reduced. Taste to adjust seasonings.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2007 by Jillian Leigh
This reipe needs cumin and up the tumeric to a tablespoon. This is a North African inspired... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2006 by Michelle
I was really excited about this recipe but it fell flat. The flavors were bland and no amount... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2007 by Merrittorious
Pretty good if you spice it up with some cumin and red chili paste. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2008 by adfabus
This was a great dish. The children loved it as well as the hubby!! Thanks! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2008 by cmorris00
I used the suggestions regarding the tumeric and cumin. Flavors came through great. Tasted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2008 by Arlene
This was pretty good. I cooked this in a pressure cooker because I hadn't soaked the... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Leah's Chicken with Chickpeas

Servings Per Recipe: 5

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 728

  • Total Fat: 44.9g
  • Cholesterol: 204mg
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5.3g
  • Protein: 55.5g

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