Prep. time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: About 70 minutes + 90 minutes for the chick peas

This chicken recipe can also be prepared in a tagine. Serve it on couscous.

1. Cook the chickpeas in simmering water for 90 minutes or until tender;
2. place them in a bowl of cold water; rub them with your hands to remove the skins;
3. melt the butter in a saucepan; brown the chicken on all sides with the onions and saffron;
4. add the broth and bring to a boil; add the chickpeas, almonds and cinnamon stick; cover; reduce the heat and let simmer for 1 hour;
5. place the chicken into a deep serving dish;
6. add the parsley to the cooking liquid; boil for a few minutes until the sauce is slightly reduced; add the lemon juice; season with salt and pepper; pour over the chicken and serve hot.