Saffron Chicken Recipe

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Saffron Chicken
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Directions:

  1. If you are starting with a whole chicken, cut it up before you start the recipe.
  2. Cut the chicken in half lenghtways down the breastbone and through the backbone.
  3. Cut the halves in half again, slitting between the leg joint diagonally up and around the breast joint.
  4. Cut away the drumsticks from the leg thigh joint and the wings from the breast joint to make 8 pieces.
  5. Remove the skin by pulling and cutting with a sharp knife.
  6. Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish and fry the chicken pieces for about 5 minutes until browned.
  7. Season, remove from the dish and set aside.
  8. Add the onion and garlic to the dish and fry gently for 5 minutes until soft but not browned.
  9. Stir in the paprika and fry for 30 seconds.
  10. Add the tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  11. Stir in the rice, chicken stock, saffron and chicken.
  12. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer gently for about 15 minutes.
  13. Add the peas and parsley and simmer for a further 5 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 624.3 Kcal (2614 kJ)
Calories from fat 341.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.93g 58%
Cholesterol 276.3mg 92%
Sodium 2575.14mg 107%
Potassium 988.67mg 21%
Total Carbs 32.5g 11%
Sugars 11.76g 47%
Dietary Fiber 2.63g 11%
Protein 38.25g 77%
Vitamin C 18.7mg 31%
Iron 12mg 67%
Calcium 252.8mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 125.53 Kcal (526 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.63g 58%
Cholesterol 55.56mg 92%
Sodium 517.81mg 107%
Potassium 198.8mg 21%
Total Carbs 6.53g 11%
Sugars 2.36g 47%
Dietary Fiber 0.53g 11%
Protein 7.69g 77%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 31%
Iron 2.4mg 67%
Calcium 50.8mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.1
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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