Simple Chicken Curry with Saffron Rice
Savor the warm flavors of Simple Chicken Curry with Saffron Rice. This dish is packed with lean protein from the chicken thighs and features heart-healthy saffron, known for its vibrant color and subtle aroma.
Ingredients
For the chicken curry
- 4 skinless chicken thigh fillets
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2.5 cm ginger (minced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 ½ tsp turmeric
- ¼ cup boiling water
- pinch saffron threads
- 1 cup basmati rice
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ¾ cups vegetable stock
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat the coconut oil in a 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 minutes, stirring often. Season with pepper and turmeric. Then add chopped tomatoes, and ¼ cup of water, season with salt and bring to a boil.
- Place the chicken thighs in the simmering sauce, then cover with the lid and cook for about 30-45 minutes 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, let it sit covered for another 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve 2 chicken thighs along with sauce and a serving of saffron rice.
Notes
Tip: The rice can also be prepared in a rice cooker. Prep the saffron as above and then follow rice cooker instructions.
Nutrition per serve
Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 3g
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