CHICKEN FOR ALMODOVAR

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, 2 pinches
1 1 /2 cups white rice
3 tablespoons evoo, extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan
6 medium pieces chicken breast, 6 ounces, each breast cut in half across the breast
Salt and pepper
4 cloves garlic, cracked away from skin and crushed
1 medium onion, quartered, then thinly sliced
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
2 jarred pimentos, drained, halved and sliced
1/4 cup, 2 handfuls, golden raisins
1 small tub, 1 cup, Spanish jumbo green pitted olives, coarsely chopped
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter, chopped into pieces
1/3 cup, a couple of handfuls, flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds, a few handfuls, toasted

Steps:

  • In a medium sauce pan bring stock and butter to a boil. Add saffron and rice. Cover pot, reduce heat to low and simmer 18 to 20 minutes. Fluff with fork.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown chicken seasoned with salt and pepper in 2 tablespoons oil, 2 turns of the pan, about 2 - 3 minutes on each side. Remove chicken and add another tablespoon evoo, a turn of the pan. Add garlic and onions and sauté 2 minutes to begin to soften them. Stir in bay, pimento, olives, raisins. Add wine and cook 1 minute, picking up any pan drippings. Add stock and bring liquid up to a bubble. Whisk in butter until melted. Return chicken to the pan and reduce heat to simmer. Cook 15 minutes.
  • Serve chicken over saffron rice and garnish with lots of chopped parsley and a generous topping of toasted almonds.

BYE IDIOT
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.


Moujahid Ahmed
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Chris Turton
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Usman Adamu
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the almonds and raisins, which gave the dish a nice nutty and sweet flavor.


Razon Ahmmed
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I've tried this recipe a few times now, and it always turns out perfectly. The chicken is always cooked evenly, and the sauce is always rich and flavorful. It's a great recipe for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.


Sanch Bahadur Limbu
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Md Rokhi
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I loved this recipe! It was so easy to make, and the results were incredible. The chicken was perfectly cooked, and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Mr Davis
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.


Yahima Avellaneda
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


og boy big og
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of flavors, and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


How To Success
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great recipe for a special occasion, or even just a weeknight dinner.


mahid talukdar
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This dish was an absolute delight! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I especially loved the addition of the almonds and raisins, which gave the dish a nice nutty and sweet flavor.