Golden Saffron Chicken Tagine with Caramelized Onions and Green Olives

Ingredients

• 1.2 kg chicken thighs and drumsticks, skin on or off, trimmed
• 2 large onions, finely sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 small piece fresh ginger (approx. 2 cm), peeled
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp saffron threads, steeped in 60ml warm water
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 cup green olives, pitted
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth or water
• Optional: 1 tbsp honey or sugar for extra caramelization