Moroccan Chicken With Potatoes and Spinach With Saffron Jus

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 1
Moroccan Chicken With Potatoes and Spinach With Saffron Jus - A flavorful blend of spices infused in tender chicken, potatoes and spinach
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 chicken breasts , with bone
200 g yellow onions
15 g chopped ginger
15 g chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cracked cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
20 ml lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon , zest of
salt
200 g yukon gold potatoes
100 g baby spinach leaves
15 g ginger ( finely chopped )
50 g leeks ( finely chopped )
2 tablespoons butter
50 ml buttermilk
200 ml chicken broth
1 shallot , finely chopped
2 tablespoons cornstarch ( dissolved )
1/4 teaspoon saffron strand ( toasted and crushed )
15 ml frozen butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
426
Sugar
1g
Fat
14g
Moroccan Chicken With Potatoes and Spinach With Saffron Jus is a flavorful blend of spices infused in tender chicken, potatoes, and spinach. Turmeric, cinnamon cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic are blended with lemon juice and zest, giving it a unique aroma and a hint of acidity. Saffron Jus Gravy brings a sweet aroma and a golden hue to the dish, while yukon gold potatoes add to its texture. Spinach’s tender leaves add to its nutritional value, making this dish an all-purpose weekday dinner idea that is both healthy and indulgent.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2.Combine all spices, lemon juice and zest, chopped garlic, chopped onion, chopped ginger and salt in a bowl.
3.Place chicken breasts in a baking dish, and rub the spice mixture into the chicken.
4.Arrange potatoes over and around the chicken.
5.In another pan, sauté leeks and frozen butter until golden brown.
6.Add the remaining spices, corn starch and chicken broth and stir for a couple of minutes.
7.Pour the sauce over the chicken and potatoes.
8.Bake for 30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
9.Melt two tablespoons of butter in a pan, add spinach and sauté for two minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
10.Toast saffron strands and crush in mortar and pestle. Add them to the cooked dish.
11.Serve chicken with potatoes, spinach and saffron jus gravy.

PROS

The blend of spices infuses a flavorful aroma and taste into the chicken breasts and the golden potatoes taste delicious.

It’s easy and quick to make in the oven, making it an ideal meal for a busy weeknight dinner.

CONS

It requires a long list of ingredients and some of them may be difficult to obtain.

Saffron is an expensive spice to use and may not be easily available in grocery stores.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The spices used in this dish offer numerous health benefits such as being anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and rich in essential vitamins and minerals.
Chicken is a lean protein source, and yukon gold potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C.

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