For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. Toast the raisins lightly in a dry pan before adding them to the dish for enhanced sweetness and texture. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for a vibrant finish. If you don't have saffron rice, you can use regular long-grain rice and add a pinch of saffron threads to the cooking water.
Savory Saffron Chicken Polow
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 15 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 45 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS30
Aromatic saffron-infused rice pilaf studded with tender chicken, sweet raisins, and hearty chickpeas. This dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate103 g
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Cholesterol88 mg
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Fiber7 g
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Protein45 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium1678 mg
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Sugar16 g
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Fat20 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepBring water and 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil to a boil in a large pot; stir in saffron rice. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed (approximately 20 minutes).
02
StepHeat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onions and garlic in hot oil until lightly browned and softened (5 to 10 minutes).
03
StepStir chicken into skillet and cook until seared on all sides; add chicken broth. Bring broth to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until broth is reduced and chicken is tender (30 to 45 minutes). Remove from heat. Shred chicken using two forks to pull chicken cubes apart.
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StepPreheat oven to 385 degrees F (196 degrees C). Grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.
05
StepSpread 1/2 the rice in a layer on the bottom of the baking dish. Spoon chicken and onion mixture over rice; spread chickpeas and raisins over chicken mixture. Top with remaining rice and sprinkle with paprika.
06
StepBake in the preheated oven until liquid is almost completely cooked off and rice is lightly browned at the edges (about 30 minutes). Cool for 15 minutes before serving.
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Myah Stehrroberts
May 20, 2025The raisins add such a nice sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Shanie Johnson
Apr 23, 2025This recipe is amazing! My family loved it, and it's become a regular in our dinner rotation.
Dayna Goodwin
Apr 20, 2025I tried this with brown rice and it was still delicious! A great way to make it a bit healthier.
Dejuan Smith
Mar 29, 2025I was a bit intimidated by the number of ingredients, but it was surprisingly easy to make. The flavors are incredible!