Description
A flavorful dish combining saffron rice and grilled chicken strips.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 2 cups water
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Soak saffron in 2 tablespoons of warm water.
- In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Add the soaked saffron and rice to boiling water. Add salt.
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- While rice cooks, season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Grill chicken on medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
- Serve saffron rice topped with grilled chicken strips and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Marinate chicken for extra flavor if time allows.
- For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling and boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Saffron Rice, Grilled Chicken, Mediterranean Dish