Cozy Comfy Chicken and Rice

• 2 1/4 cups Chicken Magic Mineral Broth (page 55) or store-bought organic chicken stock
• 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped saffron threads
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons finely diced yellow onion
• Sea salt
• 1 tablespoon finely diced shallot
• 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed
• 1 1/4 cups chopped or shredded roasted organic chicken
• 3 tablespoons chopped olives
• 1 to 2 tablespoons diced pimiento peppers
• Spritz of fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

1. Bring the broth to a boil in a large saucepan.
2. (If its been frozen give it a spritz of lemon juice.)
3. Pour the broth into a small heatproof bowl, add the saffron, and let it infuse the broth.
4. Using the same saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat, then add the onion and a pinch of salt and saute until soft, about 2 minutes.
5. Add the shallot and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and saute until just golden, about 1 minute.
6. Add the rice and stir until mixed well, about 1 minute to slightly toast the rice.
7. Stir in the broth and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and give the rice a quick stir.
8. Bring the rice to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes.
9. Stir in the chicken, olives, pimiento, and lemon juice.
10. Cover, remove from the heat, and let stand for 12 minutes.
11. Fluff with a fork, then serve garnished with the parsley.
12. For those who would rather avoid chicken, try this as a rice dish using Magic Mineral Broth ... its delicious!
13. Not everyone is into pimientos and olives.
14. Ive been assured by a close friend that this dish is delicious without them.
15. Sauteing the rice with the onion and shallot gives this dish a little more depth of flavor.
16. As a time-saver, you can purchase an already roasted organic chicken from the store for this dish.
17. My favorite type of olives for this dish is an Italian variety called Cerignola.
18. Theyre more buttery and mellow than many varieties.
19. If you cant find them, kalamata olives are also wonderful here.
20. Just make sure you give them a good rinse before adding them to the dish.
21. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days.
22. (per serving)
23. Calories: 225
24. Total Fat: 6.2g (1.2g saturated, 3.7g monounsaturated)
25. Carbohydrates: 26g
26. Protein: 16g
27. Fiber: 2g
28. Sodium: 320mg

chicken, saffron threads, extravirgin olive oil, yellow onion, salt, shallot, jasmine rice, chicken, olives, pimiento peppers, lemon juice, parsley

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cozy-comfy-chicken-and-rice-379230 (may not work)