Spanish Chicken Breasts With Lemon And Saffron

Name: Spanish Chicken Breasts With Lemon And Saffron
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: MARINATED CHICKEN; 4 chicken breasts, skin left on; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 lemon, zest only; 3 lemons, juice only; 175 ml white wine (6fl oz); 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 small red chili, finely chopped; 2 fresh bay leaves, torn (or 1 dried); TO COOK THE CHICKEN; 120 ml olive oil (4 fl.ozs. ); 4 large shallots, cut into quarters; 2 carrots, cut into matchsticks; 150 g fresh asparagus, cut into 3/4-1 inch pieces (5oz, can use peas in a pinch); 1 pinch saffron strand, soaked in 5 tbsp warm water; 1 lemon, zest only, to garnish

Servings: persons

MARINATED CHICKEN
4 chicken breasts, skin left on
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, zest only
3 lemons, juice only
175 ml white wine (6fl oz)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 small red chili, finely chopped
2 fresh bay leaves, torn (or 1 dried)
TO COOK THE CHICKEN
120 ml olive oil (4 fl.ozs. )
4 large shallots, cut into quarters
2 carrots, cut into matchsticks
150 g fresh asparagus, cut into 3/4-1 inch pieces (5oz, can use peas in a pinch)
1 pinch saffron strand, soaked in 5 tbsp warm water
1 lemon, zest only, to garnish

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TO MARINADE:
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Season the chicken breasts with salt and freshly ground black pepper and place in a dish together with the rest of the marinade ingredients. Mix together well, then cover and place in the fridge to marinate for two hours, turning the chicken breasts over from time to time.
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TO COOK THE CHICKEN:
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Preheat the oven to 180C/365F/Gas 4.
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Heat a large ovenproof frying pan until hot, then add 90ml/3fl oz of the olive oil, the shallots, carrots and asparagus and gently fry over a low heat until the vegetables are barely softened, remove the vegetables from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the remaining 30ml/1fl oz of olive oil to the pan and heat.
6
Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Add the chicken breasts to the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes on both sides, until golden-brown all over.
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Remove from the heat and return the vegetables, then, using a fine sieve, strain the marinade over the chicken and discard the solid marinade ingredients.
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Transfer to the oven and cook for one hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has reduced by half. About 15 minutes before the end of cooking time, pour in the saffron and its soaking liquid.
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To serve, remove the chicken from the oven and place onto plates. Place spoonfuls of vegetables alongside and spoon the sauce over. Garnish with freshly grated lemon zest sprinkled over the top.

595

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* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: MARINATED CHICKEN, 4 chicken breasts, skin left on, salt & freshly ground black pepper, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Spanish Chicken Breasts With Lemon And Saffron 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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