Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 8 to 10 - chicken thighs, bone in or bone out.
  • 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 2 large onions, wedge sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 4 to 6 cup(s) baby carrots
  • 1/2 - sliced red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoon(s) minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup(s) chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup(s) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon(s) honey
  • RUB INGREDIENTS
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoon(s) paprika
  • 2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon(s) dried ginger
  • 1 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon(s) dried garlic
  • GARNISH
  • 2 tablespoon(s) finely chopped Italian parsley
  • 1/2 cup(s) chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon(s) chopped cilantro

Instruction

  • RUB THE THIGHS Trim the thighs of any excess fat. Combine 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon dried ginger, and 1 teaspoon dried garlic. Rub into both sides of the chicken. Use all of the rub.
  • In a large Dutch oven, fry the chicken pieces in 2 tablespoons olive oil, searing the meat over medium heat until nice and brown, then remove the pieces to a plate and set aside. Don't let the oil smoke!
  • PREPARE THE VEGETABLES Make sure there are at least two tablespoons of oil in the Dutch oven. Slice the onions into 1/4 inch wedges. Wash and blot the carrots with paper towels, and add the onions and carrots to the Dutch oven. Fry over medium heat until the onions start to brown.
  • Then add the 4 tablespoons minced garlic and stir, and then add the 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons honey. Stir.
  • Slice the bell pepper but set it aside.
  • ADD THE FRIED THIGHS Add the chicken thighs, pushing them down into the carrots and onions. Add sliced red bell pepper.
  • Stir, cover, and simmer over low heat until chicken and vegetables are very tender. About 24 minutes to cook boneless thighs, and 40 to 45 minutes to cook bone-in thighs. Garnish immediately with cilantro, parsley, and chopped green onions and serve. Enjoy!
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS Serve with basmati rice cooked with 1 cup of golden raisins, or cooked buttered egg noodles or mashed potatoes. This is also good served with rice pilaf.
  • You can change this up and make it your own. Oven cooking: Bake at 350 to 375 for 30 to 40 minutes depending on your oven.