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Crispy Saffron Chicken and Rice

Crispy Saffron Chicken and Rice
4.2 10 ratings
Prep. 15 min
Total 2 h 5 min
6 portions
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Ingredients

  • basmati rice
    8 oz
  • chicken stock
    32 oz
  • saffron threads
    2 pinches
  • unsalted butter
    1 tbsp
  • vegetable oil
    1 tbsp
  • unsalted butter diced
    4 oz
  • orange zest only, no white pith
    1
  • salt to taste
    ½ tsp
  • granulated garlic
    ½ tsp
    ½ tsp garlic powder
  • granulated onion
    ½ tsp
    ½ tsp onion powder
  • ground black pepper (optional)
    ⅛ tsp
  • dried cranberries divided
    3 oz
  • plain Greek yogurt
    2 oz
  • cooked chicken shredded (see Tip)
    10 oz
  • slivered almonds
    1 oz
  • chopped pistachios, unsalted
    1 oz

Difficulty

easy

Nutrition per 1 portion

Sodium 454.8 mg
Protein 21.9 g
Calories 2291.9 kJ / 547.8 kcal
Fat 29.6 g
Fibre 2.6 g
Saturated Fat 12.8 g
Carbohydrates 49.3 g

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