Simple Chicken Curry With Saffron Rice

Simple Chicken Curry With Saffron Rice

Simple Chicken Curry With Saffron Rice

Martine Chin
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Entree
Servings 4
Calories 535 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 8 skinless chicken thighs fillets
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 large large onion diced
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 large tomatoes chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp turmeric

For the Rice:

  • 1/4 cup boiling water 60ml
  • pinch saffron threads roughly 1/8 tsp.
  • 1 cup basmati rice 225g
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 3/4 cup vegetable stock

Instructions
 

  • Season the thighs with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in the pan, fry the thighs on both sides until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan sauté the diced onion, garlic and ginger for 3-4 mins, often stirring — season with pepper and turmeric. Then add chopped tomatoes, and 1/4 cup of water, season with salt and bring to a boil.
  • Place the chicken thighs in the simmering sauce, cover with a lid and cook for about 30-45 mins or until the meat is tender.
  • In the meantime cook the rice. Combine saffron threads and boiling water and allow to ‘brew’ for at least 5 minutes.
  • In a medium pot, combine saffron and the water with the rice and all other ingredients.
  • Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for covered another 10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve 2 chicken thighs along with sauce and a serving of saffron rice.

Notes

Tip: rice can also be prepared in a rice cooker, prep the saffron as above and then follow rice cooker instructions.

Nutrition

Calories: 535kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 49gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 770mgPotassium: 1021mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1410IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 3mg
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