BRAISED CHICKEN WITH APRICOTS

This dish too....is good for patients with high blood pressure.

4 skinless boneless chicken breasts 

1 large onion finely chopped 

6 cloves garlic crushed

2 celery stalks finely chopped

1 cup cooked chickpeas

2 cups stewed tomatoes

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup chopped coriander

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup dried apricots soaked in 1 cup boiling water for 10 min.

Dice the apricots and reserve the soaking liquid. 

Take a large skillet and heat some oil in it. Saute the chicken on each side till golden brown. When done transfer to a plate. Now add the onion and garlic to the skillet. After five minutes add the celery and cook for a further five minutes. Next add the apricots and the liquid. Add all the other ingredients except the coriander leaves and bring to a boil . Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Garnish with coriander and serve.