Savory Saffron Chicken Polow

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This recipe is my twist on a traditional Persian chicken and rice dish introduced to me by a good friend's wife at a family dinner. I like to serve this to my family as a main meal accompanied with a salad.

Submitted by Mike
Published on April 3, 2019
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 5 ⅓ cups water

  • 6 ½ tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 16 ounces yellow saffron rice

  • 2 yellow onions, chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 2 (16 ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained

  • 4 ounces raisins

  • 1 tablespoon paprika

Directions

  1. Bring water and 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil to a boil in a large pot; stir in saffron rice. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes.

  2. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onions and garlic in hot oil until lightly browned and softened, 5 to 10 minutes.

  3. Stir chicken into skillet and cook until seared on all sides; add chicken broth. Bring broth to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until broth is reduced and chicken is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from heat. Shred chicken using two forks to pull chicken cubes apart.

  4. Preheat oven to 385 degrees F (196 degrees C). Grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.

  5. Spread 1/2 the rice in a layer on the bottom of the baking dish. Spoon chicken and onion mixture over rice; spread chickpeas and raisins over chicken mixture. Top with remaining rice and sprinkle with paprika.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until liquid is almost completely cooked off and rice is lightly browned at the edges, about 30 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

764 Calories
20g Fat
103g Carbs
45g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 764
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 1678mg 73%
Total Carbohydrate 103g 37%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 45g 90%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 83mg 6%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 713mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.