Saffron Chicken

Name: Saffron Chicken
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked brown rice; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon crushed saffron threads; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 to 3 cups Mountain High® original plain yoghurt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 whole cloves; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 cardamom pods; 2 large red onions, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot; 4 bone-in chicken breasts; 1 pound tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon sliced almonds

4 Servings
550 Calories per Serving

An elegant and fragrant dish for special occasions.

Ingredient List

1 cup uncooked brown rice
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon crushed saffron threads
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 to 3 cups Mountain High® original plain yoghurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
2 cardamom pods
2 large red onions, sliced
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
4 bone-in chicken breasts
1 pound tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon sliced almonds

Preparation

Cook rice according to package directions. Keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat milk in medium microwavable bowl, uncovered on High 30 seconds or until boiling. Stir in saffron. Let cool to room temperature; stir in turmeric. Mix in yoghurt until smooth; set aside.
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and add cloves, cinnamon sticks, and cardamom pods. Cook until they release their fragrance, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add onions and cook until transparent, about 10 minutes. Stir in pepper, garlic, ginger. Add chicken to skillet; increase heat to medium-high and brown chicken on both sides, stirring onion mixture occasionally. Stir in tomatoes.
Add yoghurt mixture to skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F). To serve, spoon rice into a large, deep serving plate. Top with chicken; pour sauce on top (discarding cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon sticks). Garnish with almonds.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 17g 26%, Saturated Fat 4 1/2g 24%, Cholesterol 90mg 31%, Sodium 770mg 32%, Potassium 1000mg 29%, Total Carbohydrate 61g 20%, Dietary Fiber 7g 29%, Vitamin A 20%, Vitamin C 15%, Calcium 30%, Iron 15%, Vitamin D 2%, Vitamin E 10%, Thiamin 20%, Riboflavin 10%, Niacin 70%, Vitamin B6 45%, Folic Acid 10%, Vitamin B12 6%, Pantothenic Acid 15%, Phosphorus 40%, Magnesium 30%, Zinc 15%, Selenium 50%, Copper 15%, Manganese 100%

Nutrition Other (Amount per serving)

Calories 550, Calories from Fat 150, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 1/2g, Soluble Fiber 1g, Insoluble Fiber 6g, Sugars 14g, Protein 39g, Beta-Carotene 30%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 4, Starch 2, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 1/2, Vegetable 2, Very Lean Meat 3 1/2, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 1c, Grains 2oz-eq, Meat & Beans 3oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 2tsp