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Iranian Chicken With Turmeric, Saffron, and Lemon Juice Recipe

Iranian Chicken With Turmeric, Saffron, and Lemon Juice Recipe

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Iranian Chicken With Turmeric, Saffron, and Lemon Juice

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Ingredients:

Serving

10 chicken drumsticks (you can use any chicken, but it is best made
1 large onion
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp saffron mixed with water
1/2 cup lemon juice

Directions:

Rough chop the onion and place in a large pot.
Add chicken on top.
Season with salt and pepper.
Add turmeric.
Add 1/2 cup of water.
Cover and cook for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked all the way through. 10 minutes into the cooking, give the whole pot a stir to allow the turmeric to coat the chicken and onions.
If you choose to use fresh lemon juice, squeeze your lemons now.
When the chicken is done, remove it from the pot and keep warm.
Add saffron mixed with water and lemon juice to the water remaining in your pot. Adjust seasonings if needed.
With a hand or regular blender, process the juice and onion until nice and smooth. Let reduce for a few minutes on low hear until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
Arrange your chicken in a platter and pour the sauce over the chicken.
Serve with Iranian polo (rice).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	20.23 Kcal (85 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.07g	0%
Sodium	2.71mg	0%
Potassium	87.28mg	2%
Total Carbs	4.97g	2%
Sugars	1.95g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.71g	3%
Protein	0.38g	1%
Vitamin C	12.1mg	20%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	12mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	25.62 Kcal (107 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.09g	0%
Sodium	3.43mg	0%
Potassium	110.54mg	2%
Total Carbs	6.29g	2%
Sugars	2.46g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	3%
Protein	0.48g	1%
Vitamin C	15.3mg	20%
Iron	0.3mg	1%
Calcium	15.2mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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