Moroccan Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
2. 2
   Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper add to skillet and brown about 5 minutes per side.
3. 3
   Transfer chicken to plate.
4. 4
   (you will have to do chicken in batches so as not to crowd the pan too much) Pour off all but a thin film of fat from the pan.
5. 5
   Add the onions and reduce the heat and cook the onions until very tender and beginning to brown about 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Add the pumpkin and cook for further 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Add the spice including saffron and stir until quite fragrant, about 1 minute taking care not to burn.
8. 8
   Add the chicken, chicken stock, cinnamon stick, tomatoes, prunes and honey, lemon juice.
9. 9
   Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes until chicken cooked.
10. 10
    Take out the chicken, keep warm simmer the sauce without lid for about 10-15 minutes until thickened.
11. 11
    Serve with couscous or rice.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with couscous and add a dollop of yoghurt.