Lemon Roasted Chicken Recipe with Saffron & Meyer

Julie Young
November 10, 2021
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This Lemon Roasted Chicken Recipe with Saffron & Meyer is a real treat. I love chicken recipes so anything chicken i like to give a try.

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1 chicken, about 4 lbs
2 teaspoons Meyer lemon salt ( or use 1 ½ teaspoons flaky sea salt + ½ teaspoon dried grated Meyer lemon zest )
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 pinch large saffron threads
1 fresh lemon or frozen Meyer citrus peels
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes cut to 2-inch dice
  1. If so inclined, rinse your chicken inside & out. Dry the skin thoroughly and transfer to a clean plate.
  2. In a small bowl, combine Meyer salt, cayenne pepper and saffron threads: crunch...
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Nutritions

Calories
185

Sodium
56mg
2% DV

Fat
6g
10% DV

Protein
14g
29% DV

Carbs
17g
5% DV

Fiber
4g
19% DV

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1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ( divided )
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt
Fresh ground black pepper
1/2 onion ( chopped )
2 medium sweet potatoes ( peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes )
1 pound brussels sprouts ( trimmed and quartered )
2 cloves garlic ( minced )
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves ( or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves )
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup ow-sodium chicken broth ( divided )
2 cups uncooked wild rice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup sliced almonds
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  1. Using a fine mesh sieve, rinse rice well for 1-2 minutes under cold water. Transfer rice to medium saucepan. Add 3 ½ cups water and 1 tablespoon of oil. Cover and cook over medium heat until...
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Nutritions

Calories
433

Sodium
217mg
9% DV

Fat
12g
18% DV

Protein
31g
62% DV

Carbs
49g
16% DV

Fiber
6g
24% DV