Saffron Chicken Bites

I’ll be pleased to suggest a recipe for preparing delicious saffron chicken bites, a dish that combines the delicacy of chicken with the unmistakable aroma of saffron.

Ingredients

• 500g of chicken breast
• 1 sachet of saffron powder
• 1 medium onion
• 200 ml of chicken or vegetable broth
• 100 ml of cooking cream
• 30g of butter
• Flour as needed for dredging
• Salt and pepper as needed
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by cutting the chicken breast into medium-sized morsels. Season them lightly with salt and pepper, then dredge them lightly in flour to get a golden crust during cooking.
2. In a large pan, melt the butter with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and sauté the finely chopped onion until it becomes translucent.
3. Add the chicken morsels to the pan and brown them until they are golden brown on all sides.
4. Dissolve the saffron powder in the hot broth and pour the mixture into the pan with the chicken.
5. Cook over medium-low heat until the chicken is tender and the broth has slightly reduced, about 15-20 minutes.
6. Add the cooking cream, mix well and let the sauce thicken for a few minutes, until it reaches the desired consistency. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
7. Once ready, garnish with chopped parsley if you like and serve the saffron chicken bites hot.

Curiosities

Saffron is a highly prized spice, known not just for its vibrant color and unique flavor, but also for its beneficial properties, including being a natural antioxidant. It’s important not to go overboard with the amount, as its flavor is quite intense. In this recipe, saffron enhances the delicate taste of chicken with a note of sophisticated elegance.

I hope you enjoy preparing this dish. And if you wish, you could accompany it with a nice glass of Friulian white wine that pairs well with the delicacy of the flavors.