Step 1

Place olive oil in a large pot and fry the chicken to seal all over.

Step 2

Add the spices and fry for another minute

Step 3

Add all the other ingredients, except the cilantro, chickpeas and lemon juice.

Step 4

Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer for one hour

Step 5

Remove the drumsticks from the pan and add in the chickpeas

Step 6

De-bone the chicken and add back into the soup.

Step 7

Simmer for 10 more minutes

Step 8

Ladle into a serving bowl and garnish with the coriander and lemon juice.

Step 9

Serve warm with some bread.