Chicken Margarita Saffron Yellow Rice
Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and flavorful Chicken Margarita Saffron Yellow Rice recipe! Juicy, golden-seared chicken breasts are nestled into a bed of fragrant saffron-infused rice, elevated by a tangy margarita-inspired sauce of fresh lime and orange juice, with a splash of tequila for an optional kick. A delightful medley of tender peas and sweet diced tomatoes creates a stunning visual and textural balance, while a garnish of fresh cilantro and lime wedges brings a zesty, citrusy finish to every bite. This one-pot dish is not only easy to prepare in under an hour but also perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or a lively dinner party centerpiece. Don’t miss this irresistible fusion of bold flavors and culinary elegance!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice, fresh
- 1 cup Orange juice, fresh
- 2 tablespoons Tequila (optional)
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 0.25 teaspoons Saffron threads
- 2 cups Long-grain white rice
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes, drained
- 0.5 cups Frozen peas
- 0.25 cups Cilantro, chopped
- 4 Lime wedges
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Deglaze the pan by adding lime juice, orange juice, and tequila (if using). Stir to combine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the chicken broth and saffron threads to the skillet. Stir until the saffron is evenly distributed, and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
Add the rice to the pan and stir to coat it in the liquid. Nestle the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet, on top of the rice.
Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the mixture simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.
Remove the lid and gently stir in the diced tomatoes and peas. Cover again and let cook for an additional 5 minutes until the peas are heated through.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for a fresh citrusy finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2313 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.0 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 5132 mg | 223% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.5 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.1 g | ||
| Protein | 248.2 g | 496% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 2451 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
