Dajaj Pilaf (Chicken)(Middle Eastern Feast Dish) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. chicken
8 c. water
1 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. cinnamon
2 c. long grain rice
1/2 c. dried apricots
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. nuts (almonds, walnuts or cashews)
1/4 c. butter
2 Tbsp. oil

Preparation

Place chicken, water and spices in large heavy kettle (Dutch oven).
Boil over high heat, skimming fat for 5 minutes.
Reduce heat; simmer 1 hour.
Drain chicken; reserve stock. Debone chicken.