Dajaj Pilaf (Chicken)(Middle Eastern Feast Dish)  
["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"]
["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."]
["chicken", "water", "salt", "cinnamon", "long grain rice", "apricots", "raisins", "nuts", "butter", "oil"]