North African Chicken Stew

Recipe by Nicole Thomas, Cooking Instructor for People's Grocery and the Edible Schoolyard. Learn this how to make this recipe and more at our FREE Cooking Classes.

Ingredients

2 T. olive oil

1 Onion- Peeled and Diced

1 T. Fresh Ginger- Peeled and Minced

2 T. Cumin Seeds

1 T. Black peppercorns

5 Cardamom Pods

1 T. Coriander Seeds

1 T. Ground Cinnamon

1/4 T. Crushed Red Pepper

2 T. Salt

1Lb. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Cut Into Bite Sized Pieces

1 Bunch of greens or Small Head Of Cabbage Washed and Chopped

4 Carrots-Sliced

4 Zucchinis-Sliced

1 1/2 C. Cooked Chick Peas

2 C. Tomatoes

1/4 C. Chopped Parsley

1 C. + Chicken Stock

 

Procedure

Toast spices in a hot, dry pan for 1-2 minutes. Grind spices into a powder. In a large pot heat olive oil and add onions, ginger and spices. Saute for 3-5 minutes until onion is limp. Add carrots, greens, tomatoes and zucchini and simmer for a few more minutes. Add chicken and chicken stock, and cover with a lid. simmer for another 5-10 minutes. Add chickpeas, and simmer for a few more minutes. Taste for seasoning. Add more spices as needed. Serve over whole wheat couscous. Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!