Savory Moroccan Chicken Stew with Dates and Aromatic Spices - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 2 yellow or white onions (1 roughly chopped and 1 sliced)
• 4 large cloves garlic
• 2 1/2 cm fresh ginger (about 1 tablespoon), chopped
• 6-8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 800g crushed tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 600 ml chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar or 1 tablespoon honey
• 8 medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped
• Fresh parsley, chopped