Persian Chicken Recipe
A flavorful and aromatic Persian Chicken recipe that combines tender chicken with fragrant spices, tomatoes, and onions, baked to perfection. This dish is a delightful blend of savory and slightly sweet flavors, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Persian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 pounds chicken (a mix of thighs and drumsticks)
Seasonings:
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 13 1/2 ounces canned tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon pure saffron
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Additional:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 150C/300F. Grease a large baking dish generously with butter or oil.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, onions, minced garlic, and diced tomatoes. Add turmeric, saffron, and salt. Mix well.
- Bake the chicken: Transfer the chicken mixture to the baking dish. Pour chicken broth over it. Bake for about 45 minutes at 150C/300F until the chicken reaches 165F internally.
- Rest and serve: Remove from the oven, cover with foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Persian Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Persian Cuisine
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