Cumin Chicken & Chickpea Stew

 

Cumin Chicken & Chickpea Stew

 

This hearty stew combines tender chook, protein-wealthy chickpeas, and heat spices for a comforting, flavorful meal. It’s ideal served with rice, couscous, or flatbread.

Ingredients (Serves four)

1 lb (450 g) fowl thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into chew-sized pieces

1 can (15 oz. / 425 g) chickpeas, tired and rinsed

1 big onion, finely chopped

three garlic cloves, minced

1-inch piece of ginger, grated (elective)

2 medium tomatoes, diced, or 1 can (14 oz.) diced tomatoes

2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth

1 tsp floor cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

½ tsp smoked paprika (optionally available)

½ tsp turmeric

¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish

Juice of ½ lemon (elective, for brightness)

Instructions

1.  Prepare aromatics:

 Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 mins until soft and translucent. Add garlic and ginger and cook for every other minute until aromatic.

2. Brown the chook:

Add chook portions to the pot. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook until lightly browned on all facets but now not absolutely cooked thru.

3. Add spices:

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and chili flakes. Stir well and cook 1–2 mins to launch the aromas of the spices.

 4. Add tomatoes and broth:

Stir in diced tomatoes and pour in bird broth. Bring the aggregate to a gentle simmer.

5. Add chickpeas:

Mix in the chickpeas. Reduce warmth to low, cover, and permit simmer for 20–25 minutes till the chicken is completely cooked and the stew has thickened slightly.

6. Finish and serve:

Taste and regulate seasoning with more salt, pepper, or chili if desired. Add lemon juice for brightness and sprinkle chopped cilantro or parsley over the top. Serve warm along with your preference of rice, couscous, or flatbread.

Tips & Variations

Vegetables: Add bell peppers, carrots, or spinach for extra nutrients.

Creamy version: Stir in ¼ cup coconut milk or undeniable yogurt earlier than serving.

Make it quicker: Use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken for a fifteen-minute meal.

Storage: Keeps properly inside the fridge for two–three days and tastes even better day after today.

This stew is warm, flavorful, and nutritious, making it a extraordinary weekday dinner or a meal prep choice. The spices complement the chickpeas and hen perfectly, growing a stew that’s satisfying yet light.