Smoky Citrus Chicken With Saffron Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Smoky Citrus Chicken With Saffron Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 chicken drumsticks; 1 lemon finely grated zest and juice; 1/2 zest orange, finely grated, and juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 2 cloves garlic crushed; 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; saffron pilaf; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion finely chopped; 1 red pepper seeded, chopped; 1/2 cup long-grain rice; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 pinch saffron threads; chopped parsley to serve; lemon wedges to serve

Servings: persons

12 chicken drumsticks
1 lemon finely grated zest and juice
1/2 zest orange, finely grated, and juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 teaspoon dried chili flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
saffron pilaf
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion finely chopped
1 red pepper seeded, chopped
1/2 cup long-grain rice
3 cups chicken stock
1 pinch saffron threads
chopped parsley to serve
lemon wedges to serve

1
Arrange drumsticks in a large shallow, non-metallic dish.
2
To make the marinade for the smoky citrus chicken, combine all ingredients in a bowl. Rub all over chicken. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
3
When ready to cook, preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Bake chicken for 40-45 mins, until juices run clear when thickest part is pierced with a skewer.
4
Meanwhile to make the rice pilaf, heat oil in a large saucepan on high. Saute onion and pepper for 4-5 mins, until tender. Add rice, stirring to coat grains.
5
Stir in the stock and saffron and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to very low. Simmer, tightly covered, for 10 mins. Remove from heat. Set aside, covered, for 5 mins. Fluff rice with a fork and sprinkle with parsley. Serve rice with chicken and lemon wedges.

1024

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

152

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 chicken drumsticks, 1 lemon finely grated zest and juice, 1/2 zest orange, finely grated, and juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Smoky Citrus Chicken With Saffron Rice Pilaf 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.

Smoky Citrus Chicken With Saffron Rice Pilaf

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