Chicken with saffron, raisins & pine nuts

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
9%
Chicken with saffron, raisins & pine nuts
65 min.
4
438kcal

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our Chicken with Saffron, Raisins, and Pine Nuts—a delightful dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean flavors right to your table. This hearty recipe, perfect for both lunch and dinner, features succulent chicken pieces simmered to perfection in a savory sauce enriched with aromatic saffron, which lends a golden hue and a warm, earthy flavor. The addition of sweet raisins and crunchy pine nuts adds a wonderful contrast, elevating this dish to an experience for the senses.

What makes this dish even more appealing is how it harmonizes gourmet taste with health-conscious choices; it is both gluten-free and dairy-free, catering to a variety of dietary needs without compromising on flavor. With each bite, you’ll enjoy a perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates, making it a nourishing meal that's also oh-so-satisfying.

Ready in just 65 minutes, this recipe invites you to slow down and relish the cooking process, while the aroma wafts through your kitchen, drawing family and friends near. Serve it over fluffy rice to soak up the delicious sauce, and don’t forget to sprinkle a fresh burst of chopped parsley on top for a vibrant finish. Gather around the table and let the flavors of this delightful dish spark conversation and joy—don't be surprised if it becomes a new family favorite!

Ingredients

  • servings ¼kg chicken for you or see know-how (ask your butcher to do this )
  • tbsp olive oil 
  •  onions chopped
  •  garlic cloves chopped
  • pinch saffron threads good ( 20 strands)
  • 125 ml cooking sherry dry (such as Fino or Manzanilla)
  • 200 ml chicken stock see 
  • tbsp thyme leaves 
  • 50 raisins 
  • tbsp pinenuts 
  • handful flat-leaf parsley chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat a large frying pan on a high heat and season the chicken.
  2. Add the olive oil to the pan, then the chicken. Brown for about 5 mins on each side, remove onto a plate, then set aside.
  3. Lower the heat to medium. In the remaining fat, fry the onions for 3 mins, then add the garlic and saffron. Cook for 3-4 mins more.
  4. Add the sherry, then simmer for 3-5 mins until syrupy.
  5. Put the chicken leg pieces back into the pan, tip in the stock, thyme and raisins, cover, then gently cook on a low heat for 20 mins.
  6. Add the breast meat and any juices left on the plate. Simmer for 10 mins more until cooked through and the sauce in the pan has reduced.
  7. While the chicken is cooking, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas
  8. Scatter the pine nuts over a baking sheet, then roast for 10 mins until golden and toasted. Once the chicken has cooked through, season to taste, scatter with pine nuts and parsley, then serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories438kcal
Protein22.29%
Fat59.14%
Carbs18.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
69.45
Glycemic Load
6.83
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
14.710869405581%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.24mg
Epicatechin
0.17mg
Hesperetin
0.13mg
Naringenin
0.12mg
Apigenin
2.21mg
Luteolin
0.82mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
0.41mg
Myricetin
0.2mg
Quercetin
11.22mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:437.53kcal
21.88%
Fat:27.54g
42.37%
Saturated Fat:6.11g
38.16%
Carbohydrates:19.46g
6.49%
Net Carbohydrates:17.16g
6.24%
Sugar:3.65g
4.05%
Cholesterol:82.88mg
27.63%
Sodium:157.11mg
6.83%
Alcohol:3.27g
100%
Alcohol %:1.5%
100%
Protein:23.35g
46.71%
Vitamin B3:8.7mg
43.48%
Manganese:0.68mg
33.75%
Vitamin B6:0.56mg
27.78%
Selenium:17.47µg
24.96%
Vitamin K:25.42µg
24.21%
Phosphorus:238.85mg
23.89%
Potassium:519.57mg
14.84%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.04%
Vitamin C:11.47mg
13.9%
Zinc:2.04mg
13.58%
Magnesium:52.59mg
13.15%
Iron:2.33mg
12.95%
Vitamin E:1.84mg
12.24%
Copper:0.22mg
11.19%
Vitamin B5:1.11mg
11.15%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.88%
Fiber:2.3g
9.18%
Vitamin A:323.59IU
6.47%
Folate:24.27µg
6.07%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.6%
Calcium:45.88mg
4.59%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.45%