Chicken with Orange, Raisins and Almonds - serves 4
3 lb chicken thighs or drumsticks
2 tsp cinnmon
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 md onion chopped
1 clove garlic crushed thru a press
3/4 cup orange juice
3 tbsp raisins
1/3 cup slivered almonds
Season chicken with cinnman, cloves, salt and pepper. In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium-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.