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Lemon Saffron Chicken
1h 10m
Serves 1
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1h 10m
Serves 1
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Directions
1
Grind saffron and let it steep in ice.
2
Thinly slice an onion.
3
Season the chicken quarters with salt and pepper.
4
Sear the chicken in a hot pan with olive oil to get color on both sides.
5
Reduce heat to med high, then cook the onion until it starts to color.
6
Add in tomato paste and paprika.
7
Let it go for a few minutes before deglazing with white wine.
8
Reduce the wine until it's syrupy.
9
Add chicken stock, saffron, and lemon juice.
10
Layer chicken in the sauce and add tarragon.
11
Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 1 hour in a 300°F oven or on the stove over low heat.
12
Reduce the liquid into a thick sauce and serve over rice.
Ingredients
1 handful saffron
1 onion
4 bone-in chicken quarters
2 pinches salt
2 pinches pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon paprika
1 cup white wine
1 cup chicken stock
1 lemon
1 handful tarragon
1 cup rice
Equipment
mortar and pestle
knife
frying pan
spoon
tongs
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