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

Servings: 4

Serving size: 1 Serving

Amount per serving (Calories ): 550

Nutrition Facts
Food component / Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	4&½g	24%
Trans Fat	0g	% Value not available
Cholesterol	90mg	31%
Sodium	770mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate	61g	20%
Dietary Fiber	7g	29%
Soluble Fiber	1g	% Value not available
Sugars	14g	% Value not available
Protein	39g	% Value not available
Vitamin D	Value not available	2%
Vitamin E	Value not available	10%
Calcium	Value not available	30%
Iron	Value not available	15%
Potassium	1000mg	29%
Thiamin	Value not available	20%
Riboflavin	Value not available	10%
Niacin	Value not available	70%
Vitamin B6	Value not available	45%
Vitamin B12	Value not available	6%
Pantothenic Acid	Value not available	15%
Phosphorus	Value not available	40%
Magnesium	Value not available	30%
Zinc	Value not available	15%
Manganese	Value not available	100%
Selenium	Value not available	50%
Copper	Value not available	15%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.