Tagine of Chicken with Prunes and Almonds

== Ingredients ==
* 2 tbsp Pareve margarine or vegetable oil
* 1 medium onion, finely chopped
* 3½ lbs meaty chicken pieces, remove skin if desired
* 1 cup water
* 1 to 3 tsp ground cinnamon
* ½ tsp ground ginger
* ¼ to ½ tsp black pepper, preferably freshly ground
* salt
* 10 to 12 oz pitted prunes (about 2 cups)
* 1 tbsp honey or sugar (optional)
* 1 cup whole blanched almonds lightly toasted
== Directions ==
# In a very large deep skillet or a dutch oven, over medium-high heat, heat the margarine or oil (or use a mixture); then saute the onion until it is tender but not browned.
# Add the chicken to the skillet and lightly brown it on all sides.
# Mix the water with the cinnamon, ginger, pepper, and salt and pour it over the browned chicken.
# Bring the liquid to a boil.
# Cover the skillet tightly, lower the heat, and simmer the chicken for 30 minutes, turning the pieces occasionally.
# Add the prunes and honey (if used) to the skillet, evenly distributing the prunes around the chicken, and making sure they are covered with liquid.
# Cover the skillet again, and simmer the chicken and prunes together for about 20 minutes, or until both are very tender.
# If the sauce becomes too dry and begins to stick to the bottom of the skillet, stir in additional water as needed.
# Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken to a large serving platter.
# Stir about half the almonds into the prune sauce remaining in the pot; then spoon the sauce mixture over the chicken.
# Garnish the top with the remaining almonds.
# Note: to toast the almonds, spread them in a jelly roll or similar pan and heat then in a 350°F oven, stirring them occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until they are lightly browned.
Category:Almond Recipes
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Category:Honey Recipes
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