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Stir-Fried Chicken Breast with saffron

A rustic take on Chicken Breast Crumble, built on saffron and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 40 min and easily enough for 4 people.

4.7 from 3,094 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook20 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Stir-Fried Chicken Breast with saffron
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the saffron elements, and pat the chicken breast dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the chicken breast. Stir-fry over the highest heat, keeping everything moving, until just cooked and glossy.

Stir in the piquillo peppers and the rest of the saffron flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the peas along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the topping and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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