Damascus Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 frying chicken
• 1 minced onion
• 4 tbs butter
• 1 tbs ground coriander
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tbs lime or lemon juice

Directions

Cut the chicken into serving pieces and toss the onions over it. Let stand for 30 minutes. Melt butter in a heavy pan and stir in coriander, salt, turmeric and chili powder. Add the chicken and onion and brown lightly. Add about 1/3 cup water and cover tightly. Reduce heat and let simmer for 40 minutes or until chicken is tender. Stir in the juice just before serving.