Preparation
Step 1
Pat the chicken breasts/thighs dry with a paper towel. Set aside.
Step 2
Heat a large saute pan with a lid over medium high heat.
Add the lemon slices and cook until slices are caramelized. About 3 minutes. Remove the lemon slices and reserve.
Step 3
Heat olive oil over medium high heat.When the oil is shimmering, add the chicken breast/skin side down.Cook for 3- 5 minutes until chicken is browned. If chicken releases easily from the pan, it's ready to turn.Turn chicken and cook until remaining side is browned.
Step 4
Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.Add remaining 1 Tablespoon of olive oil to the pan.Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and translucent - about 7 minutes.Add the garlic, ginger, paprika, cumin and turmeric, cinnamon and pepper.Stir for about 1 minute.Add the saffron water and regular water. Stir, scraping up the brown bits on the pan.
Add the chicken pieces back to the pan.Bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 5
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.Check the chicken for doneness.Remove the lid and add the olives, preserved lemon and fresh lemon juice. Stir to combine.
Step 6
Serve over couscous or rice.Garnish with the lemon slices and fresh parsley.
