Yakityak's "Yellow Chicken"

• 2 packages skinless boneless chicken
• 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• juice of 1 lemon, minus the seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 3 cardamom pods, cracked
• 1 tsp kosher salt +/- to taste
• 10 - 15 grinds fresh black pepper
• 1 cup water

• Rinse and cut the skinless boneless chicken into generous 1" cubes
• In a large 4 - 6 qt. saute pan that has a lid, put the oils and seasonings and lemon juice and warm to medium heat.
• Place the chicken in the seasoned hot oil and lemon, stirring frequently until cubes are seared on each side.
• Once the chicken is seared, add the cup of water, stir well, and cover.
• Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, for 45 minutes, checking periodically to make certain the sauce has not reduced too much. Add more water if the sauce seems skimpy.
• Serve immediately over rice or pasta with the sauce.

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