3 large onions, sliced into half-moons

4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges (I used a combination of orange sweet potato, Japanese white sweet potato, and regular potatoes)

1 and 1/2 pounds skinless dark meat chicken, can be bone-in or boneless (or chunks of beef chuck)

2 teaspoons of salt

1/2 tablespoon turmeric

1/2 tablespoon paprika in oil

4 cups water

2 to 3 cups oil, for frying

fresh parsley, cleaned and chopped, for garnish