Saffron Chicken and Rice with Dates

Name: Saffron Chicken and Rice with Dates
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 6 whole pitted dates, quartered; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 355 milliliters chopped onion; 237 milliliters uncooked long-grain rice; 0 teaspoons saffron threads, crushed and divided; 1 teaspoons salt, divided; 454 grams skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 473 milliliters tomato juice; 1 Tbsp vegetable oil; 473 milliliters water

Saffron Chicken and Rice with Dates might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 272 calories, 20g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. If you have saffron threads, green onions, tomato juice, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the saffron threads you could follow this main course with the Saffron Ice Cream as a dessert.

Instructions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Whole Chicken

Add chicken to pan, and saut 5 minutes, browning on all sides.

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Whole Chicken

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Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.

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Whole Chicken

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Add onion, 1/8 teaspoon saffron, and garlic to pan; saut 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in reserved chicken, tomato juice, and dates; cover. Reduce heat to low, and cook 15 minutes. Uncover; cook 10 minutes.

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Tomato Juice

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Remove from heat; keep warm.

Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon saffron, 2 cups water, and rice in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

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