Saffron Chicken
Elevate your taste buds with a vibrant chicken dish infused with aromatic saffron. This recipe combines tender chicken with a blend of exotic spices, creating a rich and flavorful experience. Perfect for those seeking a unique and delicious meal that will leave a lasting impression.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 g Chicken (cut into pieces)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 200 g Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 200 ml Chicken Stock
- 1 pinch Saffron
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the saffron threads with a tablespoon of warm water. Let it steep and infuse for about 10 minutes.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Pour in the infused saffron mixture and stir to combine.
- 8
Pour in chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 9
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet.
- 10
Let the chicken simmer in the saffron tomato sauce for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 11
Drizzle lemon juice over the chicken and sauce.
- 12
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.