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Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook until just tender, 30 to 40 minutes.

Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving the cooking liquid.

Chicken Stew with Green Herbs & Citrus (Morgh-e Torsh)

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Meanwhile, combine 1 teaspoon each pepper and salt with turmeric in a small bowl.

Sprinkle both sides of chicken with the spice mixture.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned, 10 to 12 minutes total.

Transfer to a plate.

Combine cilantro, parsley, garlic and 3 tablespoons of the split peas in a food processor.

Process until mostly smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

Add the reserved cooking liquid and cook, scraping up any browned bits, for 1 minute.

Stir in the cilantro mixture along with the remaining split peas, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Nestle the chicken into the sauce and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Transfer the chicken to a plate.

Add orange, lemon and lime juices to the sauce.

Whisk eggs in a medium bowl.

Add 1 cup of the sauce to the eggs and whisk until well combined.

Return the chicken to the pan and cook until hot, about 5 minutes more.

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