Dajaj Bil Lamoon (lemon and onion chicken)

Instructions

1. Brown the salted chicken pieces in the oil over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, then remove them.
2. In the same pot, fry the sliced onions for 10 minutes, add the crushed garlic, turmeric and paprika, and stir for 1 minute.
3. Return the chicken, add the tomato wedges, the dried limes if you have them, the water and the salt. Cover and simmer for 35 minutes.
4. Add the lemon juice and zest, adjust the seasoning and simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
5. Serve hot with plain rice.