Description
Discover the enchanting flavors of this Persian Saffron Chicken Recipe. Marinated in a fragrant blend of saffron, yogurt, and spices, each bite delivers an explosion of taste that transports you to Persia. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also guarantees to impress your guests with its vibrant color and delightful aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads (soaked in 2 tablespoons warm water)
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for cooking)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, crushed garlic, soaked saffron (with water), lemon juice, cumin powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish lightly with olive oil.
- Bake the marinated chicken in the prepared dish for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve warm with rice or flatbreads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg