Spiced Chicken

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon powdered saffron
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 1/2-3 lbs chicken, cut up
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup blanched whole almond, toasted
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 in a dutch oven, heat oil and butter together. stir in onions, salt, pepper, saffron, and cayenne. add chicken pieces, turning to coat. cover; simmer 45-60 minutes, turning occasionally. remove chicken to platter. cook and stir sauce in pan over high heat until moderately thick, about 3 minutes. stir in raisins, almonds and lemon juice; heat through. pour over chicken.