Chicken Hamin

Ingredients :

2	tbl	extra-virgin olive oil - (to 3)
2	lrg	onions sliced
10	sm	boiling potatoes peeled
3	x	carrots cut up if large
1	cup	lentils
1	x	chicken - (abt 4 lbs) cut serving pieces,
		and skinned if desired
3	tbl	chopped cilantro
4	x	dates - (to 6) pitted
		Salt to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
2	tbl	sugar
6	cup	water

Method :

• Heat the oven to 225 degrees.
• Place the oil in an 8-quart pot. Add the onions, potatoes, carrots, lentils,chicken, cilantro, dates, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat the sugar in a small skillet over medium heat until melted and dark brown but not burned. Add to the pot. Add enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Cover the pot and place in the oven. Bake 6 hours, then test for seasonings and add more salt and pepper if desired. Bake, covered, 6 hours longer.
• This recipe yields 8 servings.