Saffron Chili Chicken Recipe

Name: Saffron Chili Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken thighs (the filet with the bone); 1 tablespoon oil; 1 red capsicum; 2 red onions; 1 tablespoon thyme; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon chili flakes (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, soaked in two tablespoons hot water for 10 minutes; 300 ml chicken stock; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 punnet cherry tomatoes; 1 lemon, zested; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Servings: persons

4 skinless chicken thighs (the filet with the bone)
1 tablespoon oil
1 red capsicum
2 red onions
1 tablespoon thyme
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon chili flakes (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, soaked in two tablespoons hot water for 10 minutes
300 ml chicken stock
1 teaspoon sugar
1 punnet cherry tomatoes
1 lemon, zested
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1
Pre-heat oven to 175u00b0C.
2
Heat the oil in a fry pan and lightly brown chicken pieces. Place into a small casserole dish.
3
Cut capsicum and onion into large pieces, cook in fry pan for 2-3 minutes with thyme, chilli and garlic .
4
Add and saffron, stock and sugar, bring to the boil and pour over chicken. Sprinkle with cherry tomatoes and zest of lemon. Cover with lid or foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake a further 15 minutes.
5
Sprinkle with the chopped parsley before serving over cooked pasta of your choice.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 skinless chicken thighs (the filet with the bone), 1 tablespoon oil, 1 red capsicum, 2 red onions, and more.

Yes, Saffron Chili Chicken falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Chili Chicken

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