Chicken with Lemon and Peppers

== Ingredients ==
* 1 chicken (3½ to 4 pounds), cut into serving pieces, or 8 chicken thighs
* salt and black pepper to taste
* 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 tablespoon cumin
* 2 teaspoons paprika
* ½ to 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
* ½ teaspoon turmeric
* large pinch saffron threads
* pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
* 2 onions, chopped
* 5 to 8 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
* ½ to ¾ cup chopped cilantro
* 1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled and cut into strips
* 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned is fine)
* juice of 3 lemons (about ⅓ cup)
* 1 cup chicken broth
* 8 ounces Moroccan cracked green olives
* 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for garnish
== Directions ==
# Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
# Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then brown lightly in the olive oil.
# Sprinkle with the cumin, paprika, ginger, turmeric, saffron and cayenne.
# Add the onions, garlic and cilantro; and sauté for a moment or two, combining the spices with the chicken.
# Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in a baking dish or casserole; add the roasted red pepper strips, tomatoes, half of the lemon juice, and the broth.
# Pour about 1 cup water into the pan you used for browning; stir to incorporate all the goodies on the bottom of the pan, then pour over the chicken.
# You want the liquid to come about two thirds of the way up on the chicken.
# Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender, and the liquid has evaporated slightly.
# Blanch the by placing them in boiling water for 1 minute.
# Drain, then add them to the chicken.
# Pour the cooking juices into a small saucepan and skim off the fat.
# Bring the juices to a boil and boil until reduced to a thick, flavorful sauce.
# Remove from heat, add the remaining lemon juice and pour over the chicken.
# Garnish with lemon wedges.
Category:Arabian Meat Dishes
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