Kazakh Lemon Chicken

* Exported from MasterCook *

KAZAKH LEMON CHICKEN

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main dish Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tb Olive oil
2 ea Whole chickens (3-lbs ea)
2 ts Ground ginger
1 t Paprika
3 ea Cloves garlic minced
1 ea Large onion chopped
1/4 ts Saffron
1/2 ts Nutmeg
2 ts Salt
2 tb Black pepper Fresh grnd.
2 c Chicken stock
1 c Green olives chopped
- without pimientos
4 tb Lemon rinds minced

Heat olive oil in a roasting pan and place chickens,
breast down in the pan. Combine ginger, paprika,
garlic, onion, nutmeg, saffrom, salt & pepper in a
bowl. Rub this mixture onto the chickens and season to
taste with Add enough water to cover chickens halfway.
Cook on High heat until boiling. Remove pan from heat
and place in 400 degree F. oven. Bake, uncovered, for
30 mins. Turn chickens & continue baking until tender
& golden brown, approx. 25 mins. Move chickens to
serving platter. Place pan on stove top & bring the
chicken juices to a boil. Add olives and lemon rind.
Reduce heat to Low & simmer 5 minutes. Spoon sauce
over chickens & serve. Origin: Chef Boris Nurdamanbye,
Hotel Otrar, Almaty, Kazakhstan



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