Chicken in a Pot

Preparation

1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees, making sure there is enough space for a large pot.
2 Slice the peel from the preserved lemon and cut it into squares, save juice to add to dish and discard pulp.
3 Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small pan, drop in the peel and cook for 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
4 In a lareg Dutch oven over high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil, add vegetables and garlic and allow to brown, do this in batches spinkling salt and pepper and then put everything on a plate.
5 Put chicken in pan and brown on all sides. Then return vegetables to the pot. Mix together broth and wine and any remaining olive oil and pour over the chicken and vegetables.
6 With the mato ball mix, you can either place large matzoh balls on top of the dish or use it around the edges to seal the top to the pot.
7 Put the pot in the oven and bake for 55 minutes.
8 Serve tableside.

Special instructions

This recipe is my new favorite Shabbat dinner, like a cholent, it is so versatile, you can use any vegetables you like. The preserved lemon adds a nice flavor but not necessary.