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Spanish smoky chicken and chickpea stew

Chicken thighs and chickpeas in a smoked paprika and tomato sauce with peppers. Rustic and warming.

  • Time1 hr
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £1.98 a head
4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large casserole. Brown the chicken for 4 minutes each side. Lift out.

    8 min
  2. 2

    Add the onion and peppers and cook for 8 minutes until soft.

    8 min
  3. 3

    Stir in the garlic, paprika and cumin for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add the tomatoes, water, salt and chickpeas. Return the chicken, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

    30 min
  5. 5

    Stir in the kale and cook for 5 minutes until tender.

    5 min
  6. 6

    Finish with the lemon juice and serve in deep bowls.

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