Pollo Saporito Recipe

Name: Pollo Saporito
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 3- 1/2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 4 whole Cloves Garlic - Crushed; 2 pounds Chicken Thighs - Washed/patted Dry; 1 whole Onion, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Parsley, Roughly Chopped; 1 pinch Ground Coriander; 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger; Salt/pepper; Saffron; 1 cup Green Olives; 1 whole Lemon, Zested

Servings: persons

5 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3- 1/2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
4 whole Cloves Garlic - Crushed
2 pounds Chicken Thighs - Washed/patted Dry
1 whole Onion, Minced
1 Tablespoon Parsley, Roughly Chopped
1 pinch Ground Coriander
1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
Salt/pepper
Saffron
1 cup Green Olives
1 whole Lemon, Zested

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Into a large Dutch oven or deep sided pan, add the oil and butter and allow to melt over low heat.
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Once melted, add the crushed garlic and place the chicken thighs in, skin down.
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Brown chicken until lightly golden.
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Turning as necessary.
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Add the onion, parsley, coriander, ground ginger and season well with salt and pepper.
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Stir to combine.
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Continue to cook over medium-high heat for approximately 10 minutes.
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Turning as necessary.
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While the chicken is cooking, to two cups of warm water add the saffron.
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Stir to combine and set aside.
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When the chicken has cooked for ten minutes.
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Add the saffron infused water.
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Cover, reduce heat to low and cook for approximately 40 minutes until chicken is tender.
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Remove chicken from Dutch oven and place onto a cooking sheet and into the oven under the broiler for approximately 5 minutes or until skin is slightly crispy.
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While the chicken is under the broiler, add the olives and lemon zest to the sauce.
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Stir to combine and allow sauce to reduce.
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Transfer chicken to serving plate and top with sauce.

1274

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 3- 1/2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, 4 whole Cloves Garlic - Crushed, 2 pounds Chicken Thighs - Washed/patted Dry, and more.

Yes, Pollo Saporito falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pollo Saporito

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