Saffron-Scented Chicken & Rice Court Bowl

Saffron once perfumed the tables of kings, a golden luxury reserved for courtly feasts. This simple bowl browns chicken in butter, then simmers it with toasted rice and bloomed saffron for fragrant, royal comfort.

Serves 4

Estimate for one serving

• 315 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 2g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb chicken thighs
• 1 1/2 cups basmati or long-grain rice
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 cups chicken stock
• pinch / 1/2 tsp saffron threads or turmeric
• 2 tbsp butter
• to taste salt

Instructions

1. 1Brown chicken in butter; set aside. Soften onion in the same pan.
2. 2Add rice; toast 1 minute. Bloom saffron in warm stock (or use turmeric).
3. 3Return chicken, add stock, cover, simmer 18–22 minutes until rice is tender.
4. 4Rest 5 minutes; fluff. Golden color was half the spectacle.