Cypriot

Cypriot Chicken and Rice with Coriander and Saffron

Name: Cypriot Chicken and Rice with Coriander and Saffron
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cypriot
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs; 1 cup rice; 1/4 cup saffron threads; 1/4 cup chopped coriander; 1 onion chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Tender chicken and rice infused with coriander and saffron, a flavorful Cypriot main dish.

45 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a pot, sauté onion and garlic, add chicken, rice, saffron, and broth.
Season with salt and pepper. Cover and bake 35 minutes.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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