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Persian Saffron Chicken
This vibrant dish features marinated chicken with saffron, giving it a unique flavor and beautiful color, perfect for a special dinner.
Ready in 80 minutes · serves 4 · 480 calories per serving · middle-eastern cuisine.
80
min total
4
servings
480
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 2 poundschicken pieces
- 1/2 cupyogurt
- 1 teaspoonsaffron threads
- 2 tablespoonslemon juice
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1/2 teaspoonpepper
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 largeonion
- 1 cupwater
Instructions
- 01
Soak saffron in a few tablespoons of warm water.
- 02
In a bowl, mix yogurt, saffron with water, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- 03
Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft. Add chicken and brown on all sides.
- 04
Add water, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is cooked and tender.
