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saffron chicken with figs and honey

SAFFRON CHICKEN WITH FIGS AND HONEY RECIPE

Calories325 kcal
Carbohydrates37.7 g
Fat6.5 g
Protein33.4 g
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breasts - (cut into 6 fillets)
  • 1 medium onion - (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 1 pint of fresh figs - (quartered)
  • ½ tsp saffron
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Spray a large Dutch oven with nonfat cooking spray and set over medium high heat. Add in onions, and saute until translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine olive oil, saffron, coriander, salt, pepper and paprika to form a paste. Rub evenly all over pieces of chicken.
  • Place chicken in Dutch oven, and pour honey over top. Turn heat down to medium. Cover and cook until chicken is almost cooked through.
  • About 15-20 minutes before chicken is ready, drain any excess liquid from the pot. Toss in the figs, and cook until chicken is cooked through, basting regularly to keep the chicken and figs well coated.

Notes

  • The entire recipe makes 6 servings
  • The serving size is 1 chicken fillet

Nutrition

Calories: 325 kcal (16%)Carbohydrates: 37.7 g (13%)Protein: 33.4 g (67%)Fat: 6.5 g (10%)Saturated Fat: 0.4 g (3%)Cholesterol: 97 mg (32%)Sodium: 82 mg (4%)Potassium: 821 mg (23%)Fiber: 3.7 g (15%)Sugar: 31.5 g (35%)Calcium: 50 mg (5%)Iron: 1.4 mg (8%)