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Saffron Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 If you are starting with a whole chicken, cut it up before you start the recipe.
Step #2 Cut the chicken in half lenghtways down the breastbone & through the backbone.
Step #3 Cut the halves in half again, slitting between the leg joint diagonally up & around the breast joint.
Step #4 Cut away the drumsticks from the leg thigh joint & the wings from the breast joint to make 8 pieces.
Step #5 Remove the skin by pulling & cutting with a sharp knife.
Step #6 Heat the oil In a large-ish flameproof casserole dish & fry the chicken pieces for about 5 mins until browned.
Step #7 Spice up, remove this from the dish & set aside.
Step #8 Add the onion & garlic to the dish & fry carefully for 5 mins until soft but not browned.
Step #9 Stir in the paprika & fry for 30 seconds.
Step #10 Add the tomatoes & cook for 10 mins until slightly thickened.
Step #11 Stir in the rice, chicken stock, saffron & chicken.
Step #12 Bring to a boil, then cover & let simmer carefully for about 15 mins.
Step #13 Add the peas & parsley & let simmer for a further 5 mins until the rice is tender & the liquid has been absorbed.
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