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Leah's Chicken with Chickpeas

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 - 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 694 | Total Fat: 44.5g | Cholesterol: 204mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by Storm23   view full review
Thank you for sharing this recipe, I made a few changes based on the other reviews and to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2007 by Jillian Leigh   view full review
This reipe needs cumin and up the tumeric to a tablespoon. This is a North African inspired...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2008 by Arlene   view full review
This was pretty good. I cooked this in a pressure cooker because I hadn't soaked the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2006 by Michelle   view full review
I was really excited about this recipe but it fell flat. The flavors were bland and no amount...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2009 by Carrie   view full review
This was awesome. We just moved, so I only changed a few things because of what I had on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2007 by Merrittorious Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Pretty good if you spice it up with some cumin and red chili paste.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2008 by cmorris00   view full review
I used the suggestions regarding the tumeric and cumin. Flavors came through great. Tasted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2012 by NJSS2000   view full review
Not one of our favorites. It was good but won't make again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by Ventress   view full review
I used chicken breast cut into cubes and chicken broth instead of water. I also added carrots...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2008 by adfabus   view full review
This was a great dish. The children loved it as well as the hubby!! Thanks!

 

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