Savory Saffron Chicken Polow Recipe

Name: Savory Saffron Chicken Polow
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 1/3 cups water; 6 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 16 ounces yellow saffron rice; 2 yellow onions, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 (16 ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained; 4 ounces raisins; 1 tablespoon paprika

Servings: persons

1
Bring water and 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil to a boil in a large pot; stir in saffron rice. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes.
2
Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onions and garlic in hot oil until lightly browned and softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
3
Stir chicken into skillet and cook until seared on all sides; add chicken broth. Bring broth to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until broth is reduced and chicken is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from heat. Shred chicken using two forks to pull chicken cubes apart.
4
Preheat oven to 385 degrees F (196 degrees C). Grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.
5
Spread 1/2 the rice in a layer on the bottom of the baking dish. Spoon chicken and onion mixture over rice; spread chickpeas and raisins over chicken mixture. Top with remaining rice and sprinkle with paprika.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until liquid is almost completely cooked off and rice is lightly browned at the edges, about 30 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

1310

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

121

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 1/3 cups water, 6 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 16 ounces yellow saffron rice, 2 yellow onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Savory Saffron Chicken Polow 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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Savory Saffron Chicken Polow

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