Chicken and Rice With Saffron Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs chicken thighs, with skin and bone
salt and pepper
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup long- grain white rice
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup water
1/4 tsp crumbled saffron thread
1 bay leaf
1 cup frozen peas (not thawed )
chopped flat leaf parsley (to garnish ) (optional)

Directions:

Rinse the chicken well and pat completely dry. Season with salt and pepper. In a large (12-inch) skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat until the butter foams and subsides, then add the chicken and brown well on all sides, 10-12 minutes. Transfer chicken to plates and discard all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the pan.
Lower heat to medium and add the onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until golden, 5-6 minutes.
Add rice and stir well to coat with fat, cooking for an additional minute. Add broth, water, saffron, and bay leaf, and bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer. Taste for seasoning. Return chicken to pan, nestling into the rice until half-submerged. Pour in any juices from the plate and cover. Cook for 20-25 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is nearly tender. If it is not yet tender, add boiling water as needed to keep moist.
Remove from the heat and stir in the peas. Allow to rest, covered with a kitchen towel, until the rice absorbs any remaining liquid and becomes fluffy. Discard bay leaf. Serve with parsley to garnish, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1156.73 Kcal (4843 kJ)
Calories from fat	1011.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	112.44g	173%
Cholesterol	253.09mg	84%
Sodium	370.35mg	15%
Potassium	434.22mg	9%
Total Carbs	11.13g	4%
Sugars	3.2g	13%
Dietary Fiber	2.48g	10%
Protein	24.91g	50%
Vitamin C	13.5mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	43.7mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	277.31 Kcal (1161 kJ)
Calories from fat	242.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.96g	173%
Cholesterol	60.68mg	84%
Sodium	88.79mg	15%
Potassium	104.1mg	9%
Total Carbs	2.67g	4%
Sugars	0.77g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.59g	10%
Protein	5.97g	50%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	23%
Iron	0.2mg	4%
Calcium	10.5mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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