Ingredients

1 1/4teaspoons sweet paprika

1/2teaspoon ground cumin

1/4teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2teaspoon ground ginger

1/4teaspoon ground coriander

1/4teaspoon ground cinnamon

3strips lemon zest (each about 2 inches by 3/4 inch)

3tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 1 to 2 lemons

5medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 5 teaspoons)

1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), cut into 8 pieces (4 breast pieces, 2 thighs, 2 drumsticks; wings reserved for another use) and trimmed of excess fat

Salt and ground black pepper

1tablespoon olive oil

1 large onion, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 3 cups)

1 3/4cups low-sodium chicken broth

1tablespoon honey

2 medium carrots, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick coins, very large pieces cut into half-moons (about 2 cups)

1cup Greek cracked green olives, pitted and halved

2tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation

  1. Combine spices in small bowl and set aside. Mince 1 strip lemon zest; combine with 1 teaspoon minced garlic and mince together until reduced to fine paste; set aside.