Combine all the ingredients except the chicken thighs and cilantro in a heavy pot or slow cooker, stirring to combine.
30 oz chickpeas, 15 oz tomatoes, 1 large onion, 1 large red bell pepper, 1/4 cup golden raisins, 1/4 cup Dried Apricots, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp water, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, salt, ground pepper
Place the chicken thighs on top.
2 lbs chicken thighs
Cover tightly and bake in a preheated 300F (150C) oven, or simmer over a very low flame on the stove top, or cook in the slow cooker set on high, for 2 to 3 hours.