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Saffron and Spice Infused Chicken with Barberry Rice

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A delightful dish that combines succulent chicken infused with warm spices and saffron, served alongside vibrant barberry rice.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 pieces bone-in chicken (drumsticks or thighs)
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron, ground
  • 1 ice cube
  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, dry
  • 1/3 cup dried barberries
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Create the saffron water by sprinkling ground saffron over an ice cube and allowing it to melt completely.
  2. Heat a large pot over medium-high and pour in vegetable oil.
  3. Season the chicken with spices and add them to the pot to sear until browned.
  4. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, allowing them to soften.
  5. Stir in remaining spices, tomato paste, and saffron water.
  6. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and simmer for approximately 240 minutes.
  7. Cook basmati rice according to package instructions in a separate pan.
  8. Heat butter in another pan, add barberries and sugar, cooking until plump.
  9. Mix a portion of the rice with the barberry mixture and saffron water.
  10. Combine diced cucumber, tomatoes, and onion in a bowl, squeeze lemon juice, and add mint.

Notes

For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken in spice mixture for hours or overnight. Adjust chili powder to taste for spiciness.

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