Kazakh Lemon Chicken

Ingredients

 * 1	tbl	Olive oil
 * 2	whl	chickens (3-lbs ea)
 * 2	tsp	Ground ginger
 * 1	tsp	Paprika
 * 3	x	Cloves garlic minced
 * 1	lrg	onion chopped
 * 1/4	tsp	Saffron
 * 1/2	tsp	Nutmeg
 * 2	tsp	Salt
 * 2	tbl	Black pepper Fresh grnd.
 * 2	cup	Chicken stock
 * 1	cup	Green olives chopped without pimientos
 * 4	tbl	Lemon rinds minced

Directions

 * 1) Heat olive oil in a roasting pan and place chickens, breast down in the pan. Combine ginger, paprika, garlic, onion, nutmeg, saffrom, salt & pepper in a bowl. Rub this mixture onto the chickens and season to taste with Add enough water to cover chickens halfway. Cook on High heat until boiling.
 * 2) Remove pan from heat and place in 400 degree F. oven. Bake, uncovered, for 30 mins. Turn chickens & continue baking until tender & golden brown, approx. 25 mins. Move chickens to serving platter. Place pan on stove top & bring the chicken juices to a boil. Add olives and lemon rind. Reduce heat to Low & simmer 5 minutes. Spoon sauce over chickens & serve.