====== Chicken and Chickpea Tagine ======
  * 2 Tbsp canola oil
  * 2 Tbsp butter
  * 1 large onion - peeled and thinly sliced
  * 2 garlic cloves - minced
  * salt
  * pinch nutmeg
  * 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  * 1 tsp ground ginger
  * 1 tsp ground cumin
  * 1 tsp ground coriander
  * 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  * pinch cayenne
  * 1 1/2 - 2 cup chopped tomatoes - liquid drained
  * 4 cups chickpeas - drained and rinsed
  * 1/2 cup raisins or chopped pitted dates
  * 1/2 vanilla bean
  * 8 chicken thighs
  * Chopped cilantro or parsley leaves - garnish

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  - Put oil and butter in very large skillet or casserole, which can be covered later, and heat. When butter melts, add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it softens, 5 - 10 min.
  - Add garlic, large pinch of salt and spices. Cook, stirring for about 30 sec. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, raisins and vanilla and bring to a boil. Taste and add salt as necessary. If mixture is very dry add small amount of water.
  - Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and nestle into sauce. Cover, and bring to a steady simmer. Cook until chicken is very tender, 45 - 60 min. If mixture is very wet remove cover at 30 min. and finish cooking. Garnish and serve with couscous.
  

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  Serves: 4      Total cook time: 1hr+20min
  Source: NYT recipe app


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