Dajaj Ma' Jawz

Ingredients

• 4 lbs chicken
• 4 medium onions, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon clove
• 2 teaspoons baharat
• 3 bay leaves

Directions

1. 1

   Place chicken in a pot and cover halfway with water; add half of the chopped onions, the carrots, 1/4 cup of the parsley, salt, and pepper.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.

3. 3

   Remove chicken and take the meat off the bone, cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.

4. 4

   Strain the chicken stock and set aside. Mix the walnuts with the paprika and set aside.

5. 5

   Brown the chicken pieces in the butter. Add the remaining onions, the chicken stock, the cinnamon, cloves, baharat, and bay leaves.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove the bay leaves, then set on a serving platter, and garnish with the walnut and paprika mixture.

8. 8

   Decorate with the remaining parsley and cilantro.

9. 9

   Serve with rice and pita bread.