Moroccan chicken with dates - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 8 pieces organic chicken drumsticks
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into thick pieces
• 1 carrot, peeled and cut into large pieces
• 1 bulb fennel, cut into pieces
• 250 g cherry tomatoes
• 100 g dates, soaked for 20 minutes
• 100 ml chicken broth
• 1 red chilli, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons ras el hanout
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• juice and zest of 1/2 organic lemon
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and black pepper