Leah's Chicken with Chickpeas

Chicken takes on a Mid-Eastern flavor from chickpeas (garbanzo beans), lemon and garlic with turmeric.

• Calories: 694 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until golden.

Step 2

Sprinkle turmeric in pan, and mix well. Put chicken on top, and brown on all sides.

Step 3

Add about 2 cups water, chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Simmer gently for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is tender and the liquid is reduced. Taste to adjust seasonings.