Best Chicken Saffron Risotto Low Fat Recipes

SAFFRON CHICKEN RISOTTO

Steps:

• Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks; season with salt and white pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, mushrooms, onions, red bell pepper and celery. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove chicken and vegetables; set aside.
• Melt butter in skillet until hot. Add rice and saffron; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add wine; stir until absorbed. Stir in 1 cup broth; cook uncovered, until broth is absorbed, stirring frequently. Continue stirring and adding remaining 1 cup broth and water, one cup at a time; allow each cup to be absorbed before adding another, until rice is tender and has a creamy consistency, about 25 to 30 minutes.
• Stir in cheese, olives, cream and chicken mixture; heat thoroughly. Serve immediately.

SIMPLE BUT AMAZING! SAFFRON RISOTTO

Steps:

• Pour stock into a medium pan and place over a low, constant heat. Put saffron threads in a small bowl, add hot water and set aside.
• Heat butter and oil in a large pan until butter is foaming. Add onion and stir with a wooden spoon for 2-3 minutes or until onion is soft. Add rice and stir for 1minute, then stir in saffron and liquid.
• Add 1/3 cup hot stock, stir for 1-2 minutes, until rice has absorbed most of the stock continue adding 1/3 cup at a time, stirring frequently until rice is tender and creamy.
• Serve imediatly with cheese.

LEMON & SAFFRON RISOTTO

Steps:

• Add saffron threads to some boiling water and leave to steep.
• Heat oil and 1/2 the butter in a large saucepan or wok over moderate heat. Add garlic and rice stirring until coated and glossy, but not coloured.
• Increase heat to high, pour in the wine. When the mixture bubbles, reduce the heat to medium, simmer until wine is absorbed.
• Keep the rice at a lively temperature and add 2 cups of warm stock at a time, stirring until all absorbed before each new addition.
• Pour in the saffron infused water and the lemon juice with the final stock amount and stir well, until rice is just tender - about 25 minutes.
• Add the remaining butter and the cheeses. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately with shaved parmesan.

CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat a small amount of oil in a large heavy based pot and add the chicken. When cooked, remove from the pot and set aside.
• On a high heat, warm a little more oil to the pot and add the garlic and onion. Saute until the onion is translucent.
• Add the rice to the pot and stir to coat the grains with the oil and onion. Add wine and saffron. Stir to combine.
• Add one cup of the stock and continually stir whilst bringing to the boil.
• Turn down to a medium heat. When the liquid has almost all been absorbed add another cup of stock and keep stirring continuously.
• Keep repeating step 5 until the rice is cooked. I find that I need to use six cups of stock, but quantities can vary from person to person. The best technique (I find) is to taste the rice after four cups, and keep checking after each cup you add after that.
• When the rice is cooked and almost all liquid has been absorbed stir in the chicken and mushrooms. Remove from heat when the mushrooms are starting to look cooked.
• Slowly add in the spinach and stir until the spinach has wilted. Add pepper to taste.
• Serve warm.
• If desired, a large handful of parmesan can be added with the chicken and mushrooms, or sprinkled over the top when served.

CHICKEN PICCATA LOW FAT

Steps:

• Lay the chicken between two pieces of waxed paper and flatten each cutlet with the flat end of a mallet until thin.
• Heat the olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet until hot. While the oil is heating, season the chicken with salt and pepper and dredge it in flour.
• Sauté the chicken over high heat, about 3 flip add shallots and cook 3 more minute. on other side. Remove chicken to a warm platter and keep warm.
• Quickly add the chicken broth to the pan and stir with a wooden spoon to release any yummy bits that may be stuck to the pan. Cook until the broth has reduced by half. Add the lemon juice and capers. Pour the sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with parsley and serve.