Friday, May 29, 2026

Saffron Chicken


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The chicken mariantes overnight (or at least 30 minutes) in a flavourful, well-seasoned marinade of bloomed saffron, yoghurt, garlic, and lemon juice that deliver the perfect combination of acidity, sweetness, and umami - absolutely irresistible. I go for chicken thighs with the skin on and bone in, because they are nearly impossible to overcook and stay incredibly juicy. However, you can use only chicken breasts if you prefer. Adjust the cooking time and oven temperature accordingly.

 
Herby Labneh Dip
  • 0.5 g Saffron threads
  • 1 tbsp Warm water
  • 180 g Greek yoghurt
  • 2-3 Garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • ½-¾ tsp Sea salt
  • ½ tsp Freshly milled black pepper
  • 1.2-1.5 kg Chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp Butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp Chopped parsley
  • Lemon wedges
  • 200 g Labneh (or Greek yoghurt)
  • 15 g Mint leaves
  • 10 g Parsley, stems removed and packed
  • 1 Jalapeño or habanero, deseeded
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • Pinch of sea salt
  1. In a large bowl, combine the saffron threads with warm water. Let it stand for 5 minutes to bloom the saffron so it releases its gorgeous golden colour. 
  2. Add in the yoghurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and mix until combined. Add the chicken thighs and mix very well, until all the chicken thighs are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight, if possible.
  3. Half an hour before cooking, bring the chicken to room temperature. Preheat oven to 220C/430F.
  4. Place the marinated chicken thighs in a large baking tray and spoon the melted butter over. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  5. For the dip, add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and blend for together. Taste, add a bit more sea salt if needed.
  6. Garnish the chicken with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges and labneh dip.

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30 comments:

  1. J.P. Alexander29/5/26 00:33

    Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.

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  2. Tom29/5/26 00:40

    ...I have eaten plenty of chicken, but not saffron.

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  3. Linda's Relaxing Lair29/5/26 01:08

    This looks succulent. I have never tried saffron so far, but I definitely love ❤️ chicken.

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  4. Brian's Home Blog29/5/26 02:12

    That sure is pretty, yum!

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  5. My name is Erika.29/5/26 02:15

    I might leave out the hot pepper, or maybe just a little less. I love that there's also lemon in this too. It looks so yummy. Have a super Friday.

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  6. Rainbow Evening29/5/26 03:55

    love chicken.....
    but, never tasted Saffron Chicken.... must be delicious...
    yummy...

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  7. Modrina Neba - Blue Sky29/5/26 05:28

    I love chicken in 100 ways :)) Have you ever eaten it in a salad? It's excellent. Sending a Friday hug!

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  8. Tandy (Lavender and Lime)29/5/26 05:42

    I would also use chicken thighs for this. It all sounds so good!

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  9. Christine29/5/26 08:00

    Yummy

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  10. Margaret D29/5/26 09:00

    Looks good and I bet it tastes good too, Angie.

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  11. Lola Martínez29/5/26 10:11

    Me gusta esta otra forma de cocinar el pollo, también la salsa que lo acompaña. Estoy segura que en algún momento lo cocinaré para probarlo.

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  12. DEZMOND29/5/26 10:34

    Wishing you a nice weekend ahead, I made some red lentil patties for lunch with potato/carrot/garlic mash and will be baking some beer sesame cornflour sticks tomorrow.

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  13. David M. Gascoigne,29/5/26 11:35

    I don’t think we have saffron in the house, but I could increase my line of credit to buy some!

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  14. Paola29/5/26 12:49

    Sembra molto molto buono!

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  15. Judee29/5/26 17:47

    My mother in law always used saffron. I find it too expensive. Your chicken dish must be delicious.

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  16. Ananka29/5/26 17:52

    Looks good :-D

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  17. Bill29/5/26 22:31

    Looks delicious, Angie.

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  18. Shirsty A.29/5/26 23:42

    I just spent the day helping a friend with a wood floor refinishing in Denver. What a day. I sent a text to my husband complaining about the work. He texted me back with a picture of this recipe. Absolutely made my day. Thank you for making a recipe that my husband can make.

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  19. Pattie Tierney30/5/26 04:35

    This looks so delicious. Strangely enough, saffron is something I always have on hand. Thanks for the recipe.

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  20. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 330/5/26 07:05

    It looks terrific

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  21. eileeninmd30/5/26 10:58

    Hello Angie,
    I love chicken and I am always looking for new recipes,
    This one looks and sounds delicious, thanks for sharing.
    Have a great day and a happy weekend.

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  22. Federica Simoni30/5/26 15:47

    che bontà complimenti!!

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  23. Anonymous30/5/26 18:03

    I have bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs defrosting on the kitchen counter. Now I need to head to the grocery store for the other ingredients. Karen (Back Road Journal)

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  24. David Scott Allen31/5/26 00:33

    We just brought a lot of saffron back from Italy -- I am ready to make this!

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  25. The Velvet Runway31/5/26 16:54

    These look so delicious - I imagine that you could also cook them on the barbecue for a perfect summer evening dish.
    Julia x
    https://www.thevelvetrunway.com/

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  26. Cooking Julia1/6/26 00:14

    I love the color of your chicken. It looks juicy and yummy!

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  27. Ben | Havocinthekitchen1/6/26 01:24

    Such a beautiful dish, Angie! The saffron adds such a lovely aroma and colour, and the chicken looks wonderfully rich and comforting.

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  28. Balvinder1/6/26 15:51

    That definitely looks good with yogurt and saffron marination.

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  29. Lowcarb team member5/6/26 00:04

    This looks delicious.

    All the best Jan

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  30. Raymund | angsarap.net5/6/26 01:20

    It’s one of those dishes where you can practically smell the spice and citrus lifting off the screen.

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