Persian Lime Chicken

Name: Persian Lime Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs; 3 dried Persian limes; 1 pinch saffron threads; 1 large onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 TL turmeric; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 TL olive oil; fresh parsley for garnish

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This Persian-inspired chicken dish gets its unique flavor from dried limes (limoo amani) and saffron. The limes provide a distinct tangy flavor that permeates the tender chicken, while saffron adds warmth and golden color. It's a simple yet exotic dish that will transport your taste buds.

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Golden Persian lime chicken with saffron rice

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time35 min

Servings4

Equipment

Skillet with lidMixing bowlMortar and pestle

Instructions

1
Prick dried limes with fork and soak in warm water 10 minutes.
2
Crush saffron with mortar and pestle, then steep in 2 tbsp warm water.
3
Brown chicken in oil, then set aside. Cook onion until soft.
4
Add garlic, turmeric, and saffron water. Cook 1 minute.
5
Return chicken to pan, add broth and limes. Simmer covered 25 minutes.
6
Garnish with parsley and serve with rice.

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Leckere Rezepte

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