Saffron Chicken Breasts with English Pea Purée, Pea Shoots, and Mint Recipe

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Saffron Chicken Breasts with English Pea Purée, Pea Shoots, and Mint
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
687
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Stir saffron threads in dry skillet over medium-low heat just until brittle and slightly darkened, being careful not to burn saffron, about 20 seconds. Transfer saffron to mortar and grind with pestle to fine powder. Mix butter and half of ground saffron in small bowl to blend; cover and refrigerate. Add 2 tablespoons oil to remaining saffron in mortar, scraping sides and bottom of mortar with rubber spatula to blend well.
  2. Place chicken breasts in large bowl. Add saffron oil, parsley, lemon peel, and 2 teaspoons thyme leaves; toss to coat chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in each of 2 large nonstick skillets over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add 3 chicken breasts to each skillet, skin side down. Cook until skin is deep golden brown, about 6 minutes. Turn chicken over; reduce heat to medium and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes longer. Transfer chicken to platter; cover and keep warm.
  4. Add white parts of green onions and remaining 1 teaspoon thyme to one skillet; sauté over medium heat until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add saffron butter, pea shoots, green parts of green onions, and 1 tablespoon water; stir until pea shoots are barely wilted, about 10 seconds. Remove from heat; stir in mint and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Divide English Pea Puree among 6 plates. Top with chicken. Spoon pea shoots mixture and juices over and serve.
  6. Market tip: Pea shoots and pea sprouts can be found at Asian markets, as well as at farmers' markets.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 686.91 Kcal (2876 kJ)
Calories from fat 426.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47.38g 73%
Cholesterol 190.39mg 63%
Sodium 1170.04mg 49%
Potassium 603.81mg 13%
Total Carbs 21.78g 7%
Sugars 1.73g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.68g 11%
Protein 45.54g 91%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.4mg 14%
Calcium 74.6mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 254.12 Kcal (1064 kJ)
Calories from fat 157.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.53g 73%
Cholesterol 70.43mg 63%
Sodium 432.86mg 49%
Potassium 223.38mg 13%
Total Carbs 8.06g 7%
Sugars 0.64g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.99g 11%
Protein 16.85g 91%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 11%
Iron 0.9mg 14%
Calcium 27.6mg 7%

* 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

  • 17.2
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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