Spice Braised Chicken with Dates and Almonds

Ingredients

 * 3 1/2 pounds chicken parts
 * 3 tablespoons flour
 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
 * 1 large onion,halved, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormickŽ Ground Cinnamon
 * 1 teaspoon McCormickŽ Ground Cumin
 * 1/2 teaspoon McCormickŽ Ground Ginger
 * 1/2 teaspoon McCormickŽ Turmeric
 * 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth
 * 2 tablespoons lemon juice
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1 cup pitted and quartered dates, (about 6 ounces)
 * 1/3 cup whole blanched almonds

Directions
1.Coat chicken with flour. Heat oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add half of the chicken; brown about 5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet. Repeat browning step with remaining chicken, adding onion. Return all chicken to skillet.

2. Combine cinnamon, cumin, ginger, and turmeric in a small bowl; add to chicken. Stir to evenly coat chicken and onions with spices; sauté 1-2 minutes.

3. Stir in broth, lemon juice and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in dates and almonds and cook, covered, for 20 minutes. Uncover and simmer another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.