1/3 c Olive Oil 1 lg Onion -- thinly sliced 1 Clove Garlic -- minced 1 tb Parsley -- chopped fine 1 tb Fresh Coriander leaves -Cilantro chopped, or more 1 t Salt 1/2 ts Black Pepper -- coarsely ground 1/8 ts Saffron -- powdered 2 1/2 lb Chicken -- broiler/fryer -cut into serving pieces 1/2 Lemon -- cut into 4 wedges 1/3 c Green Olives Heat oil in a heat-proof casserole or Dutch oven. Stir in next 7 ingredients. Add chicken pieces and turn to coat with onion mixture. Arrange lemon wedges over top. Cover and simmer turning occasionally, 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until very tender. Remove chicken to warm serving platter, arrange cooked lemon wedges on top and keep warm. Cook liquid, stirring, in casserole over high heat until reduced to a thick sauce. Add olives and heat through. Pour over chicken.
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