Saffron Chicken With Prunes Recipe

Name: Saffron Chicken With Prunes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried pitted prunes; 1/2 teaspoon saffron; 1 1/2 cups water; 4 (4-ounce) skinned and boned chicken breast halves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons diced candied ginger; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Servings: persons

8 ounces dried pitted prunes
1/2 teaspoon saffron
1 1/2 cups water
4 (4-ounce) skinned and boned chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons diced candied ginger
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

1
Combine prunes, saffron, and 1 1/2 cups water in a large bowl; let stand 1 hour. Drain, reserving liquid, and set aside.
2
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; cook in hot oil in a large skillet about 5 minutes on each side. Remove chicken, reserving drippings in skillet; keep chicken warm.
3
Saute onion in reserved drippings 5 minutes; add prunes, reserved prune liquid, ginger, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 1 cup. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove and discard cinnamon stick. Sprinkle with almonds and parsley.

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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: 8 ounces dried pitted prunes, 1/2 teaspoon saffron, 1 1/2 cups water, 4 (4-ounce) skinned and boned chicken breast halves, and more.

Yes, Saffron Chicken With Prunes 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 With Prunes

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