Chicken in saffron cream (recipe)
| Chicken in saffron cream (recipe) | |
|---|---|
| Name | Chicken in saffron cream |
| Ingredients | Saffron thread • Extra virgin olive oil • Boneless skinless chicken breast halves • Salt • Fresh ground black pepper • Ground coriander • Butter • Shallot • Gingerroot • Garlic clove • Nutmeg • Heavy cream • Plain yogurt • Cilantro leaf • Garam masala |
| Cooktime (in hours) | 0.5 |
| Preptime (in hours) | 2 |
| Totaltime (in hours) | 2.5 |
| Keto friendliness | Keto friendly |
| Calories | 503.4 |
| Fat | 34.9 |
| Protein | 41.9 |
| Carbohydrate | 4.6 |
| Fiber | 0.2 |
| Net carbohydrates | 4.4 |
| Sugar | 1.6 |
| Saturated fat | 17.7 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 191.9 |
| Sodium | 605.5 |
| Servings | 4 |
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Editor-In-Chief: Prab R Tumpati, MD
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Chicken in saffron cream (recipe) is a keto friendly food item with net carbohydrates of about 4-5 per serving.
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Recipe instructions
- Put the saffron into a small bowl; cover with 2 tablespooons of very hot water.
- Cover tightly, let steep at least 20 minutes but preferably 2 hours.
- Drizzle one Tbs of the oil over both sides of the chicken, rubbing it in with the back of a spoon.
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, and coriander.
- Sprinkle the spices over the chicken; let stand 10 minutes.
- Heat the butter and remaining tablespoon of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat; saute the chicken until lightly browned on bothsides.
- Use tongs to transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Add the shallot, ginger, garlic and nutmeg to the skillet; saute over low heat for 3 minutes.
- Add the cream and yogurt; stir until well mixed. When the cream is steaming hot, return the chicken and its juices to the skillet; spoon the sauce over the chicen.
- Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is just done ( no longer pink in the center when cut into with a knife), 15 to 20 minutes.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of cream or milk.
- Stir in cilantro, saffron/watter and garam masala. Adjust the salt to taste.
- WINE RECOMMENDATION:
- Crisp, dry Rose'.
Food tags
Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Southwest Asia (middle East), Asian,
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Prep Time in Hours and Mins:2H30M
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