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.