Description
Persian Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic dish made with tender chicken pieces cooked in a delicious blend of tomatoes, onions, garlic, and fragrant spices like turmeric and saffron.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
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- 2 pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 13 1/2 ounces canned tomatoes
Seasonings:
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- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon pure saffron
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Liquid:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, brown the chicken on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Saute Onion and Garlic: In the same skillet, saute the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add Tomatoes and Spices: Stir in the canned tomatoes, turmeric, saffron, and salt.
- Simmer: Add the chicken broth and return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- Finish: Stir in the butter until melted and serve hot.
Notes
- You can garnish the dish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg