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Spanish Saffron Chicken
Another quick and easy chicken dinner (and I love those). The combination of the saffron and smoked paprika give this dish a light, smoky and slightly bitter flavor as well as a beautiful golden color. Saffron is the world's most expensive spice but you don't need to use a lot to make a big difference.
I prepared this savory Spanish Saffron Chicken dish in a dutch oven, which makes it a one pot meal. Total preparation time was about 20 minutes - let it simmer as directed and you are good to go! This also makes a good meal for company who'll surely be surprised by the palate pleasing flavors.
This recipe is a very good source of protein and Niacin and a good source of Vitamin B6, Phosphorus and Manganese.

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Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Coarse Grind
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup low sodium, fat free chicken stock
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Spanish Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Saffron threads
- 1 cup green peas
- 2 tablespoons black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon water
- 2 cups hot cooked rice
Directions:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium heat, add chicken and cook until browned.
- Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add onion, garlic, and mushrooms; sauté until tender.
- Add chicken stock, paprika, and Saffron threads: stir well.
- Add chicken and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 25 minutes or until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add peas, olives and milk to Dutch oven, cover and simmer for 5 minutes
- Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water and add to vegetable mixture.
- Bring to a boil stirring frequently. Cook until thickened.
- Serve chicken over rice topped with vegetable mixture.
Serves: 4-6
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories 390
Protein 34g
Carbs 40g
Cholesterol 66mg
Fat 11g
Sat Fat 7g
Trans Fat 0g
Fiber 5g
Sodium 344mg
Sugar 5g
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