Saffron and Lemon Chicken is an easy and quick second course. I love preparing simple and tasty recipes, such as stir-fried chicken strips with vegetables and beer-braised chicken. Saffron and lemon chicken is an alternative to the usual ways of cooking chicken and is certainly one of the tastiest dishes I have prepared thanks to a special ingredient, Zafferano 3 Cuochi, which is a highly appreciated spice in the kitchen, both for its delicious aroma and its delicate flavor. The creamy and aromatic saffron sauce, characterized by a beautiful golden yellow color, teases both the eyes and the palate and invites you to “sop up the sauce with bread from the plate.”
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 1.3 lbs chicken breast
- 1 lemon (large)
- 1 packet Zafferano 3 Cuochi
- 1/2 cup fresh cream
- 1 bunch parsley
- to taste salt
- to taste flour
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste flour
How to Make Saffron and Lemon Chicken
Start by cutting the chicken breast in half, then cut it into strips and then into pieces. Transfer the pieces to a baking dish and coat them in flour, being careful to remove excess flour with a sieve.
In a pan, heat a dash of olive oil with the lemon zest for a few seconds; then remove the lemon and add the chicken, season with salt, and cook for 6-7 minutes over high heat.
Deglaze with the lemon juice, allowing it to evaporate.
At the end of cooking, dissolve the Zafferano 3 Cuochi in the warm cream and pour over the chicken. Turn off the heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve your saffron and lemon chicken immediately.
Storing Saffron and Lemon Chicken
This type of chicken preparation can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days if sealed in an airtight container.
