Pollo Saporito

Directions

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   Into a large Dutch oven or deep sided pan, add the oil and butter and allow to melt over low heat.
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   Once melted, add the crushed garlic and place the chicken thighs in, skin down.
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   Brown chicken until lightly golden.
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   Turning as necessary.
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   Add the onion, parsley, coriander, ground ginger and season well with salt and pepper.
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   Stir to combine.
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   Continue to cook over medium-high heat for approximately 10 minutes.
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    Turning as necessary.
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    While the chicken is cooking, to two cups of warm water add the saffron.
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    Stir to combine and set aside.
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    When the chicken has cooked for ten minutes.
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    Add the saffron infused water.
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    Cover, reduce heat to low and cook for approximately 40 minutes until chicken is tender.
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    4.
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    Remove chicken from Dutch oven and place onto a cooking sheet and into the oven under the broiler for approximately 5 minutes or until skin is slightly crispy.
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    While the chicken is under the broiler, add the olives and lemon zest to the sauce.
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    Stir to combine and allow sauce to reduce.
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    Transfer chicken to serving plate and top with sauce.