Persian Saffron Chicken & Jeweled Pistachio Couscous
Experience a burst of Middle Eastern elegance with this vibrant Week 34 recommendation. Tender saffron-marinated chicken meets a colorful jeweled couscous filled with crunchy pistachios and sweet pomegranate seeds for a dinner that is as beautiful as it is delicious.
In short
Persian Saffron Chicken & Jeweled Pistachio Couscous takes about 30 minutes (15 min prep, 15 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 11 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast, cubed600 g
- Greek yogurt3 tbsp
- Saffron threads, crushed1 pinch
- Lemon, juiced1 stk
- Couscous250 g
- Chicken stock, boiling300 ml
- Pistachios, shelled and chopped50 g
- Pomegranate seeds100 g
- Fresh parsley, chopped1 bunch
- Red onion, finely diced0.5 stk
- Olive oil2 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the cubed chicken with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, crushed saffron, and a pinch of salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- 2
Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl. Pour the boiling chicken stock over it, cover with a plate, and let it steam for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork once done.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and the red onion. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- 4
Fold the chopped pistachios, pomegranate seeds, and fresh parsley into the fluffed couscous. The colors should look like bright jewels against the grains.
- 5
Serve the golden saffron chicken on top of a generous bed of the jeweled couscous. Garnish with an extra squeeze of lemon if desired.
Questions and answers
How long does Persian Saffron Chicken & Jeweled Pistachio Couscous take?
About 30 minutes in total: 15 minutes prep and 15 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 11 ingredients: Chicken breast, cubed, Greek yogurt, Saffron threads, crushed, Lemon, juiced, Couscous, Chicken stock, boiling …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
