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Braised Chicken with Olives and Chickpeas

America Makes Dinner

This America Makes Dinner Recipe was created by Chef Floyd Cardoz, New York chef and Top Chef Masters winner.

He created a braised chicken stew with lots of veggies, olives and chickpeas and full of the delicious flavors of Indian cuisine.

Chef Floyd Cardoz

MAIN INGREDIENTS: chicken, olives, chickpeas, tomatoes, peppers

Prep time: 45 min Cook time: 15 min Servings: 6-8

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, fat removed and cut in half
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 cloves
  • 1/2 stick cinnamon
  • 1 chipotle, broken in half
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 cups sliced onion
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups diced carrots
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, cut into coins
  • 2 large red or green peppers, diced
  • 3 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 cups canned or boiled chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 12 black olives, minced
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • Pinch salt

Preparation

  1. Season the chicken with a pinch of salt and let stand.
  2. In a large stew pot add the canola oil, cloves and cinnamon and heat over moderate heat.
  3. When spices get aromatic, add the chipotle and the cumin, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic, onion, bay leaf, carrots, and ginger and cook for 8 minutes or until onions are tender.
  5. Add the peppers, tomatoes, paprika, and thyme and cook for 4-6 minutes.
  6. Next add the chicken, chickpeas, raisins, olives, zest and juice. Bring up to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer for 12-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Remove bay leaf, cinnamon stick, chipotle, cloves and thyme sprigs before serving.
  7. Serving Suggestion: Serve with brown rice.

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