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Cook Time:50 minsAdditional Time:12 hrsTotal Time:12 hrs 50 minsServings:6Yield:6 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Time:50 minsAdditional Time:12 hrsTotal Time:12 hrs 50 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings
Cook Time:50 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:12 hrs
Additional Time:
12 hrs
Total Time:12 hrs 50 mins
Total Time:
12 hrs 50 mins
Servings:6
Servings:
6
Yield:6 servings
Yield:
6 servings
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients¾teaspoonsaffron, divided1tablespoonwarm water1cupwhole-milk plain yogurt1mediumonion, finely chopped½cuplemon juice1teaspoonsea salt1teaspoonground pepper3 ½poundsbone-in, skin-on chicken pieces2tablespoonsunsalted butter1bunchCilantro or dill sprigs for garnish
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)
Ingredients
¾teaspoonsaffron, divided
1tablespoonwarm water
1cupwhole-milk plain yogurt
1mediumonion, finely chopped
½cuplemon juice
1teaspoonsea salt
1teaspoonground pepper
3 ½poundsbone-in, skin-on chicken pieces
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
1bunchCilantro or dill sprigs for garnish
Directions
Combine 1/2 teaspoon saffron and water in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in yogurt, onion, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
If using any chicken breasts, cut into 2 equal portions. Add chicken to the marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours or up to 24 hours, turning the chicken a couple times, if possible.
When ready to cook, build a medium-hot, multi-zone fire (see Tips) or preheat one section of a gas grill to medium.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and drain well. (Discard the marinade.)
Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Crumble the remaining 1/4 teaspoon saffron into the pan and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Transfer the chicken to a platter and drizzle with the saffron butter. Garnish with cilantro (or dill), if desired.
Tips
To make ahead: Marinate chicken (Steps 1-2) for up to 24 hours.
Tips: To prepare for multi-zone cooking in a charcoal grill, light coals and let them burn down until they’re glowing red. Rake out the coals so you have a hot zone (double layer of coals), a medium zone (single layer of coals) and a coal-free safety zone. For gas, if you have three or more burners, set one or two burners on high; one or two burners on medium; and leave one or two burners off for the safety zone.
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2017
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)368Calories20gFat3gCarbs42gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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