Best 6 Chicken In Saffron Cream Recipes

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Cooking a delightful dish of chicken in saffron cream is a culinary adventure that promises an explosion of flavor and aroma. This classic recipe has been tantalizing taste buds for centuries, originating from the vibrant kitchens of Persia and spreading its charm across the globe. With its vibrant golden hue and creamy texture, saffron cream adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any meal. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will take you through the steps of creating a mouthwatering chicken in saffron cream dish that will impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN SCALLOPINE WITH SAFFRON CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound chicken cutlets (scallopine)
2 shallots, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season the chicken
  • cutlets with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until golden and cooked
  • through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to serving
  • plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Turn the heat to medium, add the
  • shallot and the garlic and cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pan with the white wine. Using a wooden spoon, scrape all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until the wine is almost evaporated.
  • Add the chicken broth and saffron threads, bring to a simmer and reduce for 10 minutes. Add the cream, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 1 minute to blend the flavors. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

CHICKEN IN CREAMY SAFFRON SAUCE RECIPE



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Love this recipe! Try a creamy saffron sauce for your next chicken meal. You will love this creamy saffron sauce smothering your tender chicken breasts!

Provided by Analida Braeger

Categories     Main dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 lbs chicken breast
1 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper (cracked)
1/8 tsp nutmeg
2 egg (beaten)
1 cup flour
2 tbsp vegetable oil (for pan frying)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 shallot (minced)
1 garlic clove (minced)
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 tsp saffron
2 Tbsp curly parsley (fresh, chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200°F.
  • Cut each chicken breast half into two pieces width wise. Lightly pound each piece to about 1/4" thickness. Tip: Place between plastic wrap that has been sprinkled with a little water makes it pound out easier.
  • In a small bowl mix together the salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Place beaten egg and flour in two separate shallow bowls ( a couple of pie pans work very well).
  • Add salt mixture to flour and mix well.
  • Dip the chicken breasts into the egg and then into the flour until they are well coated.
  • Heat oil in a shallow frying pan. Use only enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Fry each chicken breast piece for about 3-4 minutes on each side. You might have to add some oil for every batch of chicken breasts you cook.
  • Place the fried chicken breasts in an oven safe platter and place in oven to keep warm while cooking all the chicken and preparing the sauce.
  • In the same pan, on medium heat sauté the shallot and garlic until shallot is translucent. Deglaze with wine. Scrape up the little bits and continue to cook until most of the wine has evaporated. Add the cream, and saffron. Cook sauce on low for about 5-10 minutes or until it thickens to coat the back of a spoon when wiped or nappe consistency. .
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and place in a serving bowl.
  • Bring the chicken breasts out of the oven and pour saffron sauce over the chicken breasts.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 162 mg, Sodium 481 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN IN SAFFRON CREAM



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"This Indian-inspired dish is very easy to prepare, but the rich, complex sauce suggests otherwise. Serve it with butter-basted, roasted butternut squash and basamite rice seasoned with peas and butter. Rich creamy Fage brand yogurt, originally imported from Greece, is perfect for this dish." I acquired this recipe from Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

Provided by Sondra Beth

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 teaspoon saffron thread, crumbled
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon butter
1 large shallot, finely minced
1/2 inch piece gingerroot, peeled and grated (about 1 tsp)
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup european style plain yogurt (whole or 2% fat)
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala

Steps:

  • Put the saffron into a small bowl; cover with 2 tablespooons of very hot water.
  • Cover tightly, let steep at least 20 minutes but preferably 2 hours.
  • Drizzle one Tbs of the oil over both sides of the chicken, rubbing it in with the back of a spoon.
  • In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, and coriander.
  • Sprinkle the spices over the chicken; let stand 10 minutes.
  • Heat the butter and remaining tablespoon of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat; saute the chicken until lightly browned on bothsides.
  • Use tongs to transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Add the shallot, ginger, garlic and nutmeg to the skillet; saute over low heat for 3 minutes.
  • Add the cream and yogurt; stir until well mixed. When the cream is steaming hot, return the chicken and its juices to the skillet; spoon the sauce over the chicen.
  • Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is just done ( no longer pink in the center when cut into with a knife), 15 to 20 minutes.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of cream or milk.
  • Stir in cilantro, saffron/watter and garam masala. Adjust the salt to taste.
  • WINE RECOMMENDATION:.
  • Crisp, dry Rose'.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.4, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 191.9, Sodium 605.5, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 41.9

CHICKEN IN SAFFRON-TOMATO CREAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken in Saffron-Tomato Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef GreanEyes

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 9h

Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
6 whole cloves
1 tablespoon coriander seed
1 tablespoon cumin seed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 yellow onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger (grated or minced)
1 small green serrano chili, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 chicken, cut into serving pieces and skinned
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • combine the cinnamon, cloves, coriander, and cumin in a mortar or coffee grinder and grind to a fine powder.
  • heat a large saute pan over med-high heat and add the oil. add the onions and saute, stirring frequently, for 10-15 minutes, until browned. add the spice mixture, garlic, ginger, chile, and salt and stir for 3-4 minutes. stir in the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, or until some of the liquid has evaporated.
  • place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour the onion mixture over the top. cover and cook on low for 3-8 hours, until the chicken is tender. at 3-4 hours the chicken will still be firm and hold its shape. at 6-8 hours, the meat will be falling off the bone.
  • in a small bowl, combine the saffron and half and half. let soak for 30 minutes. stir the saffron cream into the chicken 30 minutes before the end of cooking. season with salt to taste. transfer to a serving dish and garnish with the cilantro.
  • usually served over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663, Fat 49, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 183.7, Sodium 1342.9, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 45

RICE COOKER CHICKEN BIRIYANI WITH SAFFRON CREAM



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Fairuza Akhtar, a restaurant owner in Jackson Heights, Queens, who was born in Pakistan, has developed a quick method for making fragrant, creamy biriyani with whole spices and bites of chicken, at home in her rice cooker. "My mother would fall down in a faint," she said, referring to the traditionally reverent attitude toward biriyanis in Northern India and Pakistan. "But rice cookers are the way of the modern world."

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, grains and rice, poultry, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup plain yogurt, preferably whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon mild chile powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 onion cut into chunks
1 2-inch chunk fresh ginger, peeled
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 fresh green chile pepper such as jalapeño or Serrano, stemmed
3 tablespoons canola oil or ghee (clarified butter)
1 1/2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
6 cloves
6 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
3 cups chicken broth (use low-sodium if canned) mixed with 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon salt
Pinch saffron threads mixed with 2 tablespoons heavy cream
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, more for garnish
3 tablespoons chopped mint
1 lime
Oil for frying
1 onion, thinly sliced
Big handful cashews
Big handful raisins

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into bite-size chunks: 6 to 8 pieces from each thigh. In a bowl, mix yogurt and powdered spices. Add chicken, mix well to coat, and set aside.
  • In a food processor, purée onion, ginger, garlic and chili pepper together. Set aside.
  • In a rice cooker, heat oil in cooking bowl on ''cook.'' When hot, add onion paste and cook, uncovered, until some liquid has evaporated and paste begins to brown, about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Add rice and whole spices and stir well. Smooth top and arrange marinated chicken pieces over surface.
  • Gently pour in broth and salt. Cover and let cook until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes depending on cooker.
  • When done (or when cooker switches to "warm" function), add saffron cream and mix, making sure to scrape and scoop up bottom layer of rice. Sprinkle chopped cilantro and mint on top and re-cover. Let steam 5 minutes more.
  • If making garnishes, heat 1 inch oil in a pot until rippling. Add onion and cook, separating rings, until golden brown. Lift out and drain. Add cashews and raisins to same oil and cook until cashews are golden brown. Lift out and drain.
  • Just before serving, squeeze lime over biriyani and mix very well, fluffing lightly. Scoop onto serving platter and garnish with chopped cilantro and fried onions, cashews and raisins.

PACCHERI PASTA WITH BRAISED CHICKEN AND SAFFRON CREAM



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Provided by Isaac Becker

Categories     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Pasta     Braise     High Fiber     Dinner     Saffron     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 to 2 3/4 pounds chicken thighs with skin and bones
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped white onions
6 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
2 cups dry white wine
1 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
2 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
1 pound paccheri (giant rigatoni) or regular rigatoni
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup chopped fresh basil
Ingredient info: Paccheri is available at markethallfoods.com.

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, skin side down, to skillet and cook until golden, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Add onions and garlic to drippings in skillet; sauté until onions are slightly softened, 7 to 8 minutes. Add wine and saffron to skillet; bring to boil. Continue to boil until liquid is thickened and reduced by less than half, about 8 minutes. Add 2 cups chicken broth to skillet. Return chicken to skillet; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer gently until chicken is very tender (adjust heat to prevent boiling and turn chicken over after 30 minutes), about 1 hour total. Transfer chicken to plate and cool.
  • Reserve skillet with juices. Remove skin and bones from chicken and discard. Tear chicken meat into bite-size pieces; place in medium bowl and reserve.
  • Cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain; return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, spoon off fat from juices in skillet; discard fat. Add cream to juices in skillet and boil until sauce is reduced to 2 1/2 cups and is thick enough to coat spoon, about 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice, then chicken pieces. Stir over medium heat until heated through, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls to thin sauce as needed and adding more lemon juice by teaspoonfuls, if desired, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken mixture to pasta in pot and toss to coat. Stir in basil. Transfer pasta to plates.
  • What to drink:
  • Serve a floral, fruity white, like the Montinore Estate 2008 "Almost Dry" Riesling (Oregon, $12).

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use high-quality saffron: Saffron is a delicate spice, so it's important to use the best quality you can find. Look for saffron threads that are a deep red color and have a strong aroma.
  • Toast the saffron: Toasting the saffron before using it will help to release its flavor and aroma. Simply heat a small pan over medium heat and add the saffron. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the saffron is fragrant.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the chicken from sticking.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you overcrowd the pot, the chicken will not cook evenly. Cook the chicken in batches if necessary.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the chicken rest before serving: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful chicken.

Conclusion:

Chicken in Saffron Cream is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The saffron adds a beautiful golden color and a delicate flavor to the dish. The cream sauce is rich and creamy, and the chicken is tender and moist. This dish is sure to impress your guests.

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