ANDREAS VIESTAD'S CHICKEN WITH SAFFRON AND CINNAMON

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Another wonderful Andreas Viestad recipe, one of few for chicken. He adapted this one from a medieval Icelandic cookbook; the spices indicate that it probably was a dish for the wealthy. Amazingly, the amount of cinnamon is not overpowering here, and the dish is best with "skin-on" chicken. If you don't like chicken livers, substitute 1/2 chicken bouillon cube. Prep time includes a day of marinating (if you choose that option).

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Chicken

Time P1DT50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch saffron
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons flour
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup white wine, preferably semi-dry
2 chicken livers, finely chopped or 1/2 chicken bouillon cube

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic, saffron, cinnamon, salt, flour, vinegar and olive oil, stirring until smooth.
  • rub chicken pieces all over with the spice mixture and either place in a covered dish in a single layer or in a plastic zipper bag and marinate at room temperature for 45 minutes, or up to 1 day in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Bake chicken pieces skin side up for 30 minutes.
  • Add wine and chicken livers (or 1/2 bouillon cube) to the pan and bake 20 to 30 minutes more (stirring a couple times if you're using the bouillon cube).
  • Check to see if chicken is done by piercing in the thickest part with the tip of a knife; juices will run clear when done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1128.6, Fat 77.5, SaturatedFat 21.3, Cholesterol 512.7, Sodium 937, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 93.1

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