Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Saffron

Chicken breasts marinated in lemon and wine, then oven-roasted with shallots, carrots, peas, and a fragrant saffron infusion.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 636.4 kcals 2545.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 11.2 grams 44.8 grams
Fat 48.9 grams 195.4 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.2 grams
Cook Time
75 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
zest only
3
piece
Lemon
juice only
1
piece
Lemon
zest only, for garnish
Liquids
175
ml
Meat
4
piece
Chicken Breast
skins left on
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
2
piece
Bay Leaves
fresh, torn
1
pinch
Saffron Strands
soaked in 75ml warm water
OilsFats
45
ml
120
ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
used in divided amounts for frying
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Chilli
finely chopped
4
piece
Shallots
cut into quarters
2
piece
Carrots
cut into matchsticks
150
g
Peas
fresh

Steps

  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
  • Marinate chicken with oil, lemon, wine, vinegar, chilli, and bay leaves in the fridge for two hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Fry shallots, carrots, and peas in 90ml of olive oil in an ovenproof pan until softened.
  • Remove the vegetables from the pan and set them aside.
  • Heat the remaining 30ml of olive oil in the same pan.
  • Pat the marinated chicken dry and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  • Return the vegetables to the pan and strain the marinade over the chicken, discarding solids.
  • Cook in the oven for one hour until the chicken is done and sauce reduces by half.
  • Pour in the saffron and its soaking liquid 15 minutes before the end of cooking.
  • Serve the chicken with vegetables, sauce, and a garnish of fresh lemon zest.