middle-eastern

Persian Style Herb Rice with Saffron Chicken and Barberry Cranberry Garnish

This dish pairs chicken breast with basmati rice, fresh herbs and saffron threads. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.

Dinner

Medium

Balanced Gluten free

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Estimated macros per portion

45 g Protein

76 g Carbohydrates

19 g Fat

3 g Fiber

Ingredients

650 kcal · 1 portion

Ingredient quantities automatically adjust to your calorie target.

170g chicken breast (boneless, skinless) 180 kcal
75g basmati rice (dry) 274 kcal
15g olive oil 133 kcal
25g fresh herbs (parsley and dill, chopped) 9 kcal
1 tsp (2g) turmeric, ground 6 kcal
0g saffron threads 0 kcal
18g barberries or dried cranberries 54 kcal
700g water 0 kcal

Cooking instructions

basmati rice (dry)water
Rinse rice until water runs mostly clear. Cook rice in lightly salted water until just tender; drain.
basmati rice (dry)olive oilsaffron threadswater
Bloom saffron in 1 tbsp hot water. Toss cooked rice with half the olive oil and saffron water; keep warm.
chicken breast (bonelessolive oilturmeric
Season chicken with turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Sear in remaining olive oil 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through.
barberries or dried cranberrieswater
Warm barberries or dried cranberries in the same pan for 30-60 seconds just to plump; add a tiny splash of water if needed.
chicken breast (bonelessbasmati rice (dry)fresh herbs (parsley and dillsaffron threadsbarberries or dried cranberries
Serve chicken over saffron herb rice and sprinkle with the barberry cranberry garnish and chopped herbs.