NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

0.25 cup basmati rice

0.5 tbsp ghee

2 tbsp dried barberries

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 tsp saffron threads

0.25 tsp ground turmeric

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp honey

0.5 cup water

PREPARATION

• 1

  Grind the saffron threads with a pinch of salt and steep in two tablespoons of warm water for ten minutes to bloom the color and aroma.

• 2

  Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then cook in a small pot with water and a pinch of salt until fluffy.

• 3

  Heat half of the ghee in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until translucent and soft.

• 4

  Season the chicken breast with turmeric, salt, and pepper, then add to the skillet to brown on both sides.

• 5

  Pour the bloomed saffron water over the chicken, cover the pan, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

• 6

  In a separate small pan, melt the remaining ghee and lightly sauté the barberries with the honey for two minutes until they plump up.

• 7

  Fluff the cooked rice and gently fold in the sautéed barberries, then serve the saffron chicken alongside the jeweled rice.