Zanzibar Chicken


Zanzibar Chicken

3 pounds chicken thighs and/or drumsticks
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed thru a press
3/4 cup orange juice
3 Tbsp raisins
1/3 cup slivered almonds

Season chicken with the spices. In a large fry pan, heat oil over med-high heat. Add chicken, in batches if necessary, and cook, turning until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add onion to pan. Cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Return chicken to pan. Add orange juice and raisins. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, until chicken is tender. Garnish with almonds.

Adapted from 365 Ways to Cook Chicken by Cheryl Sedaker.
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