Saffron Chicken
Rita Maas
Ingredients
- Greek or plain whole-milk yogurt
- Saffron threads, crushed
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Preparation
Preheat broiler. Combine 1 1/2 cups yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, a pinch of saffron, and garlic in a large bowl. Add chicken, tossing to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Place chicken on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil for 10 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and the surface is browned.
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- Yield: Serves 4
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 350 |
|---|---|
| Fat per serving: | 19g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 6g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 7g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 3g |
| Protein per serving: | 39g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 5g |
| Fiber per serving: | 0.0g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 121mg |
| Iron per serving: | 1mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 443mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 132mg |
Good to Know
Using fat-free yogurt saves you 8 grams of fat but still gives you that calcium boost. Serve this dish with a side of whole-grain rice for extra fiber.
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