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Easy Persian Chicken Breasts Recipe
These Persian Chicken Breasts are quick and easy, making an exotic yet comforting dinner, perfect for serving with some jeweled rice. The chicken sits in a simple marinade that includes olive oil, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, and allspice. This infuses the meat with sweet and savory flavors, perfect for cooking on the grill or in a skillet. This Persian Chicken and rice recipe is based on a traditional Iranian dish, that is bursting with flavor yet mild enough for the whole family.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating Time
6 hrs
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 275 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Persian
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne - optional
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon honey
- lemon
- parsley - for garnish
Instructions
Start by filleting the chicken breasts
- Lay the chicken breast flat on a chopping board with the smooth side facing up. Take a long sharp knife and carefully cut horizontally through the chicken breast, trying to keep your knife parallel to the chopping board at all times.
- The chicken breast will start to open up like a book and if you continue to cut through you will be left with two fillets. Repeat with the second chicken breast.
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To marinate the chicken
- Pour the olive oil into a non-metallic dish and then add in the turmeric, salt, paprika, cayenne (if using) cinnamon, allspice, and pepper. Mix together to create a paste.
- Slice up the garlic clove, add to the spice paste and mix well.
- Add the chicken fillets and turn to coat.
- Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
To cook the chicken
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Place a heavy-based frying pan, skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and let it get hot.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, pushing off any bits of garlic.
- Place the chicken breasts flat into the frying pan and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook for a further 3 minutes or until cooked through.
- Brush the chicken with honey and served garnished with chopped parsley and lemon slices.
Nutrition Information
Calories
275kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
714mg
(30%)
Potassium
446mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
152IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275
% Daily Value*
Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
Protein | 24g | 48% |
Fat | 17g | 26% |
Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
Sodium | 714mg | 30% |
Potassium | 446mg | 9% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 4g | 8% |
Vitamin A | 152IU | 3% |
Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.