"Chickpeas, almonds, raisins, and plenty of spices compliment the chicken in this stew...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 chicken thighs (1-1/2 lbs. total)
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2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
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1 Tbs. olive oil
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2 red onions, quartered lengthwise, then sliced crosswise
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 tsp. ground cinnamon
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1 tsp. ground ginger
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1 tsp. ground cumin
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1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
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1 can (16 oz.) reduced-sodium tomato puree
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1/4 C. honey
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1 1/2 tsp. salt
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2 sweet green peppers, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch squares
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1/3 C. golden raisins
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1 can (15 oz.) chick-peas, rinsed and drained
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3/4 lb. orzo
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1/3 C. slivered almonds, toasted
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3 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley