Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

• 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (1 1/4-1 1/2 lbs. total), trimmed

• 2 large onions, thinly sliced

• ½ teaspoon salt, divided

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 pinch Generous pinch of saffron

• 3 cups shredded cabbage (about 1/2 small head)

• 4 cups cooked brown rice, preferably basmati or jasmine

• ¼ cup lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley (Optional)

• 1 lemon, sliced (Optional)