INGREDIENTS
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3 ½ lbs bone-in chicken pieces
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1/2 tsp saffron threads
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1 1/2 tsp cumin
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1 1/2 tsp paprika
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1 tsp turmeric
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1/2 tsp ground ginger
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Pinch of cayenne pepper
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Pinch of cinnamon
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, crushed
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1 qt chicken stock
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2 preserved lemons (or sub fresh lemons), peel only, pulp discarded
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1 cup pitted green olives
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1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro for garnish
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Salt and pepper
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spice mortar and pestle, saucier or sauté-style pan