4 afghan with chicken and Recipes

chicken breast halves, skinned and cut in half (about 1 lb), chicken thighs, skinned (about 1 lb), salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, butter, divided, vertically sliced onion, saffron threads, crushed, garlic clove, minced, sugar, grated orange rind, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, uncooked basmati rice, raisins, chopped pistachios

plain yogurt, garlic cloves, minced, fresh ginger, grated, onion, minced, fresh lemon juice, cayenne pepper (suit it to your tastes for spice or heat), salt, ground black pepper, cumin seed, toasted, chicken legs (get skinless if available), chicken thighs (get skinless if available)

onion, finely sliced, vegetable oil, boneless chicken or 1 1/2 lbs lamb, cut into small chunks, garlic clove, peeled and crushed, yogurt, salt, ground red pepper, coriander powder, basmati rice, saffron , soaked in about 1 tbsp warm water, ground cardamom