Skillet Chicken & Chickpeas Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 tsp oil
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp each ground cinnamon, ginger and salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
4 each chicken drumsticks and thighs, skinned (2¼ lb)
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed
1 small , peeled, seeded and cubed (3 cups)
⅓ cup raisins butternut squash
Garnish: chopped cilantro,toasted almonds(optional)

PREPARATION

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion 2 minutes. Add garlic and spices; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

2. Stir in tomatoes and their juices until blended. Add chicken and chickpeas. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.

3. Add butternut squash and raisins; simmer, covered, 10 to 15 minutes more until squash is tender and chicken is cooked through. If desired, garnish with cilantro and almonds; serve with couscous.