Saffron Pistachio Chicken with Rosewater Glaze

Saffron Pistachio Chicken with Rosewater Glaze
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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp saffron threads
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp rosewater
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. In a small bowl, combine saffron threads with 2 tbsp of hot water and let it steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then coat them with crushed pistachios.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix honey, rosewater, and olive oil to make the glaze.
  5. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the saffron water over them. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
  6. Brush the chicken with the rosewater glaze and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with extra crushed pistachios.