Spicy Chicken Stew with California Golden Raisins - California Raisins

Ingredients

• 3/4 Cup California golden raisins
• 3 Slices young gingerroot, each about 1/8-inch thick
• 1 Cup water
• 11/2 Pounds chicken pieces, with bones and skin intact
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 1/2 Teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon saffron strands
• 1 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cinnamon stick (1 1/2 inches long)
• 1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)
• 21/2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
• 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 Teaspoon salt