"Microwaving the lemons is a quick method for giving them the flavor of preserved lemons...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 lemons
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6 cloves garlic, peeled
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2 1/8-inch-thick slices peeled fresh ginger
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1 tsp. dried marjoram
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1 tsp. ground coriander
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1 tsp. ground cumin
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1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
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1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
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Pinch saffron threads
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1 tsp. light brown sugar
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2-1/2 tsp. kosher salt
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2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
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3 Tbs. olive oil
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2-1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 2-inch chunks
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1 sweet onion (like Vidalia), cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
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1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish
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1 seedless cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch dice
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1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
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Kosher salt