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Golden Chicken and Aromatic Saffron Rice

This one-pan Golden Chicken and Aromatic Saffron Rice is not only visually stunning but also fantastically flavorful. Combining chicken, saffron, olives, and peas, it's an easy weeknight meal that requires minimal effort while the oven works its magic.
4
50 min
TOTAL TIME
1157
CALORIES
$1.79
PER SERVING
Golden Chicken and Aromatic Saffron Rice
Directions
13 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
40 min
COOK TIME
50 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2
Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
3
Heat up the ghee or oil in an ovenproof skillet. Add the chicken, skin side down, and brown on each side for about 4 minutes.
4
Once the chicken is browned, remove it from the skillet and set aside. Discard all but one tablespoon of the oil.
5
Add chopped onions to the skillet and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
6
In the meantime, heat the chicken stock in a separate pot, add saffron threads, and let them steep.
7
Once the onions are cooked, add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
8
Add the rinsed Arborio rice to the skillet and stir to combine.
9
Pour in the saffron-infused chicken stock and mix everything together.
10
Add the peas and olives, stirring to distribute evenly.
11
Place the chicken on top of the rice, skin side up, and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
12
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the rice absorbs all the liquid, and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
13
Remove the skillet from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve. Enjoy!
Health Info
Macros
51g
CARBS
82g
FAT
52g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use any type of rice to cook chicken and rice?
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