Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. crushed saffron threads
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 6 chicken-breast halves, skinned, boned
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • margarine
  • 3/4 cup sliced onion
  • 1-1/2 cup chicken stock,
  • canned chicken broth (about)
  • 3/4 cup whipping cream
  • 3-1/2 cup hot cooked rice
  • 3 tbsp. snipped fresh parsley

Method

  • Combine garlic, turmeric, ginger, salt and saffron; mix well.
  • Add 1/4 cup olive oil; mix until blended..
  • Coat chicken breast halves with this mixture, rubbing into the meat.
  • Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  • In a large skillet, heat remaining olive oil with butter or margarine.
  • Add onion.
  • Cook over low heat until soft but not browned.
  • Add chicken pieces and enough stock or broth to cover chicken.
  • Cover and simmer until chicken is tender and opaque, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove chicken; keep warm.
  • Increase heat to medium high; cook broth until reduced to about 3/4 cup.
  • Add cream; stir to blend.
  • Continue to cook until mixture is further reduced and very slightly thickened.
  • Taste sauce for seasoning.
  • Spread rice on a heated serving platter.
  • Top with chicken.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Makes 6 servings.
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