CHICKEN BREAST WITH SAFFRON, LEMON AND

 HONEY

 

 

Try this wonderful recipe! I just improvised it one night and voila! You can add toasted almonds or pine nuts if you like. Pair with a Gewürztraminer from Alsace! Enjoy!

 

 Preparation: 15 min; cooking time: 20 minutes

Serving 2

 

2 chicken breasts

1 pinch of saffron

2 tbsp olive oil

1 lemon juice + 1 tsp

1 tbsp fresh cilantro

2 tbsp honey

1 low fat Greek yogurt

Salt and pepper

 

Dice the chicken breasts. Place them in a medium bowl. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, the juice of the lemon and the saffron. Marinate 1 hour in the refrigerator.

Put the Greek yogurt in a small bowl. Add 1 tsp lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate.

In a large frying pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts with the marinade. Season the preparation with salt and pepper. Cook 15 minutes. Add the honey, cilantro and cook 5 more minutes until golden brown.

Serve with the Greek yogurt.

 

Bon Appétit!