Saffron chicken Recipe

Name: Saffron chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 cup natural low-fat plain yogurt; ½ teaspoon cardamom powder; ½ teaspoon saffron; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; ½ teaspoon garam masala powder; salt; 300 g chicken breasts; 3 tablespoons oil; 2 onions, finely chopped; 1 inch fresh ginger, minced finely; 1 green chili, chopped finely; 3 tomatoes, chopped finely; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped,for garnishing

Servings: persons

1 cup natural low-fat plain yogurt
½ teaspoon cardamom powder
½ teaspoon saffron
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
½ teaspoon garam masala powder
salt
300 g chicken breasts
3 tablespoons oil
2 onions, finely chopped
1 inch fresh ginger, minced finely
1 green chili, chopped finely
3 tomatoes, chopped finely
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped,for garnishing

1
Mix salt, cardamom powder, saffron, chilli powder, corriander powder and garam masala powder in yogurt.
2
Marinate chicken for 30 minutes or over night.
3
Heat oil in a skillet.
4
Fry onions till golden in colour.
5
Add chopped ginger and green chillies and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
6
Add chopped tomatoes and mix well.
7
Add chicken, cover and cook till chicken is tender.
8
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve!

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup natural low-fat plain yogurt, ½ teaspoon cardamom powder, ½ teaspoon saffron, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, and more.

Yes, Saffron chicken 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.

Saffron chicken

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