Sprinkle the chicken all over with 2 teaspoons salt. Refrigerate, uncovered, at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
Meanwhile, thinly slice 1 lemon; spread out the slices and sprinkle generously with salt on both sides. Stack the slices on a plate and let stand at room temperature, at least 20 minutes and up to 3 hours.
Pat the chicken dry. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add 3 tablespoons olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add half of the chicken, skin-side down; cover and cook until the skin is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a platter. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Discard the excess oil.
Add the butter, onion, garlic, ginger, coriander, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, saffron and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to the pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the onion softens, about 5 minutes; stir in the cilantro and parsley. Push the onion mixture to one side, then add the chicken to the pot, skin-side up. Spoon some of the onion mixture over the chicken and add 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low; cover and gently simmer, 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the apricots, 1 cup water and the honey in a medium saucepan over medium heat; cover and cook until the apricots are plump, about 15 minutes. Uncover and cook until the liquid is syrupy, about 15 more minutes; set aside. Cook the almonds in the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Set aside on paper towels.
Chop the salted lemon slices into small pieces; add to the pot with the chicken along with the olives and the juice of the remaining lemon. Cover and continue cooking until the chicken is tender, about 20 more minutes. Arrange the chicken on a platter. Top with the olive sauce, apricot mixture and almonds. Serve with couscous.
Photograph by Christina Holmes

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2491.16 Kcal (10430 kJ)
Calories from fat	1584.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	176.01g	271%
Cholesterol	958.79mg	320%
Sodium	756.32mg	32%
Potassium	2311.04mg	49%
Total Carbs	19.52g	7%
Sugars	14.25g	57%
Dietary Fiber	2.69g	11%
Protein	194.88g	390%
Vitamin C	50.6mg	84%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	11.8mg	65%
Calcium	207.6mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	213.11 Kcal (892 kJ)
Calories from fat	135.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.06g	271%
Cholesterol	82.02mg	320%
Sodium	64.7mg	32%
Potassium	197.7mg	49%
Total Carbs	1.67g	7%
Sugars	1.22g	57%
Dietary Fiber	0.23g	11%
Protein	16.67g	390%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	84%
Iron	1mg	65%
Calcium	17.8mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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