Chickpea Stew

INGREDIENTS

• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped drained roasted red peppers from a jar
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed, drained
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 2 cups 1" cubes country-style bread
• Kosher salt
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin