Ingredients

  • 6 chicken breasts
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 saffron threads
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • 1 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 4 cups potatoes, diced bite-size
  • 2 cups green peas

Method

  • In a large flameproof casserole, combine chicken, onions, garlic, oil, saffron, cumin, ginger pepper, paprika & salt, then cover with water, about 2 cups. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil & cook, covered, for 30 minutes.
  • Add parsley, cilantro & potatoes, then cook, covered, another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are nearly done.
  • Add peas, lower the heat & simmer for 5 minutes more.
  • If sauce is still runny, uncover the pan & boil hard until thickened, then taste & adjust seasoning, if necessary, before transferring to a preheated serving dish ~ Serve very hot with a good bread!