Chicken in saffron cream (recipe)
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Chicken in saffron cream (recipe) is a keto friendly food item with net carbohydrates of about 4-5 per serving.
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Recipe instructions
- Put the saffron into a small bowl; cover with 2 tablespooons of very hot water.
- Cover tightly, let steep at least 20 minutes but preferably 2 hours.
- Drizzle one Tbs of the oil over both sides of the chicken, rubbing it in with the back of a spoon.
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, and coriander.
- Sprinkle the spices over the chicken; let stand 10 minutes.
- Heat the butter and remaining tablespoon of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat; saute the chicken until lightly browned on bothsides.
- Use tongs to transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Add the shallot, ginger, garlic and nutmeg to the skillet; saute over low heat for 3 minutes.
- Add the cream and yogurt; stir until well mixed. When the cream is steaming hot, return the chicken and its juices to the skillet; spoon the sauce over the chicen.
- Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is just done ( no longer pink in the center when cut into with a knife), 15 to 20 minutes.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of cream or milk.
- Stir in cilantro, saffron/watter and garam masala. Adjust the salt to taste.
- WINE RECOMMENDATION:
- Crisp, dry Rose'.
Food tags
Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Southwest Asia (middle East), Asian,

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