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Chicken with saffron, raisins & pine nuts
Spanish·non-vegetarian·medium

Chicken with saffron, raisins & pine nuts

Alright, folks, let's talk about my Chicken with saffron, raisins & pine nuts recipe. Trust me, it's a flavor explosion waiting to happen in your mouth! I remember the first time I made this dish, I accidentally added way too much saffron. Let's just say it was a colorful meal! But hey, you live and you learn, right? Now, here's a tip for you: when browning the chicken, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. If you do, you'll end up steaming the chicken instead of getting that nice crispy sear. Patience is key, my friends. So, heat up that frying pan, season your chicken, and get ready to brown it to perfection. And don't forget to pour yourself a glass of dry sherry while you cook – it's the chef's secret weapon! I hope this recipe brings a bit of Spanish flair to your dinner table. Enjoy every bite, and remember, a little saffron goes a long way!

60 min(prep 15 + cook 45)
4 servings
420 kcal
4.8

Ingredients

Nutrition

420 kcalper serving
Protein36g40%
Carbs28g31%
Fat18g20%
Fiber2g2%
Sugar6g7%

Directions

  1. 1

    step 1

  2. 2

    Heat a large frying pan on a high heat and season the chicken. Add the olive oil to the pan, then the chicken. Brown for about 5 mins on each side, remove onto a plate, then set aside.

  3. 3

    step 2

  4. 4

    Lower the heat to medium. In the remaining fat, fry the onions for 3 mins, then add the garlic and saffron. Cook for 3-4 mins more. Add the sherry, then simmer for 3-5 mins until syrupy.

  5. 5

    step 3

  6. 6

    Put the chicken leg pieces back into the pan, tip in the stock, thyme and raisins, cover, then gently cook on a low heat for 20 mins. Add the breast meat and any juices left on the plate. Simmer for 10 mins more until cooked through and the sauce in the pan has reduced.

  7. 7

    step 4

  8. 8

    While the chicken is cooking, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Scatter the pine nuts over a baking sheet, then roast for 10 mins until golden and toasted. Once the chicken has cooked through, season to taste, scatter with pine nuts and parsley, then serve with rice.

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