Chicken Thighs with Saffron, Green Olives, and Mint
Nutrition
Calories: 303 kcalCarbohydrates: 27 gProtein: 29 gFat: 21 gSaturated Fat: 11 gCholesterol: 69 mgSodium: 526 mgFiber: 7 gSugar: 7 gVitamin A: 44.05 IUCalcium: 40 mgIron: 11 mg
Ingredients
- 12 chicken thighs 2 to 3 pounds
- 1 dash salt to taste
- 1 dash Black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 whole large red onions thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp saffron threads
- 1 cup small green olives
- 1 med carrot finely chopped
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs liberally with salt and pepper and dredge in flour. In a heavy-bottomed casserole, heat the olive oil until smoking. Add 6 thighs at a time and brown well on all sides over medium-high heat. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining thighs. When well browned, remove the thighs and add the sliced onions and saffron to the casserole. Cook over low heat until the onions have softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the olives, carrot, and stock and bring to a boil.
- Return the chicken pieces to the casserole, submerging them in the stock, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover the pot tightly and simmer 1 hour. Remove the lid and cook 10 minutes uncovered.
- Remove the chicken thighs from the casserole and arrange on a platter. Season the sauce with salt and pepper and stir in the mint leaves. Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs and serve.