Name: 1540 Rooms SAFFRON GINGER CHICKEN Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pieces chicken thighs; 1 pinch saffron threads; 2 tbs fresh ginger, grated; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbs olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tbs lemon juice; 1 cup purple rice; 1 tbs almonds, sliced; 2 cups water; 1 tsp salt; 1 medium eggplant, diced; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbs olive oil; 1 tbs brown sugar; 1 tsp salt

Method

Saffron Ginger Chicken

1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine saffron, grated ginger, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2
Cook the Chicken
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken thighs and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.

Toasted Almond Purple Rice

3
Prepare the Rice
In a saucepan, toast the sliced almonds over medium heat until golden. Remove and set aside. In the same saucepan, combine purple rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes until rice is tender.
4
Finish the Rice
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and stir in the toasted almonds before serving.

Eggplant Tomato Jam

5
Sauté Vegetables
In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent. Then add diced eggplant and cook until softened.
6
Make the Jam
Add chopped tomatoes, brown sugar, and salt to the pan. Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes jam-like.

Saffron Ginger Chicken Recipe

Ingredients