Ingredients
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1 1/2 lbs chicken legs (may substitute for white meat, if desired)
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1 large onion, thinly sliced into rings
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/8 teaspoon turmeric
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1/4 teaspoon paprika
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2 -3 teaspoons rose water
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1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1/4 teaspoon cumin
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 cup lime juice (lemon also works)
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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3 firm peaches or 3 nectarines
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1/4 teaspoon saffron, dissolved in hot water
Instructions
- Trim fat and skin from chicken and chop into bite-sized pieces. Heat in a nonstick pan until lightly browned. Add the olive oil and onions. Cook over medium heat until the onion is transluscent. Add rosewater, cardamom, cumin, cinnamon and salt/pepper to taste. Add 1 cup water and stir. Cover and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix the lime juice, sugar and saffron (if using) and stir into the chicken. Cover and simmer 30-45 minutes longer.
- Wash the peaches or nectarines. Remove pits and cut into small wedges. Carefully stir into the chicken, cover and simmer 20-30 minutes longer.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve hot with steamed long-grain or basmati rice.