Dinner: Roast Chicken with Dried Fruit and Almonds

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Ingredients

7 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 pounds onions, thinly sliced
1 pound pitted prunes, halved
12 ounces pitted dates, halved
10 ounces dried apricot halves (about 2 cups)
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 (4- to 4 1/2-pound) chickens, rinsed, patted dry
1 teaspoon turmeric, divided
1 1/2 cups (or more) water
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted

Instructions

Heat 6 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until deep golden brown, about 30 minutes; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer onions to large bowl; mix in prunes, dates, apricots, sugar, and cinnamon. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

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