Chicken with Black Limes

Name: Chicken with Black Limes
Ingredients: 3 black limes, 1 crushed and seeds discarded; 1 tablespoon minced fresh peeled ginger; 1 tablespoon fennel seeds; 1 tablespoon Aleppo pepper; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 black cardamom pods, crushed, shells discarded; 1 pinch saffron; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 1/2 pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 medium onions, chopped; 4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped; 1 tablespoon tamarind paste; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint; Steamed rice, for serving