Best Saffron Chicken Wings Recipes

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SAFFRON CHICKEN WINGS



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pounds chicken wings (about 20 pieces)
1 tablespoon saffron threads (about 1/4 ounce)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Yogurt Dipping Sauce for Saffron Chicken Wings
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler with rack set in center of oven. Spray a baking sheet, fitted with a rack, with cooking spray; place wings on rack. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sprinkle half of the saffron evenly over wings. Broil until crisp, about 20 minutes. Using tongs, turn wings, and evenly sprinkle with remaining saffron; broil until crisp and heated through, another 20 minutes. Serve with dipping sauce on the side.

SAFFRON-ROASTED CHICKEN WINGS



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Saffron brings an unexpected burst of flavor to traditional roasted chicken wings.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon saffron
6 whole chicken wings
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top of the foil; set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine olive oil, butter, lemon juice, and saffron. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted and mixture is combined.
  • Arrange chicken wings on rack and brush with half of the saffron mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes. Turn wings over and brush again. Cook until wings are browned and cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes more.

YOGURT DIPPING SAUCE FOR SAFFRON CHICKEN WINGS



Yogurt Dipping Sauce for Saffron Chicken Wings image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups low-fat plain yogurt, preferably Greek-style
1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded, and grated
1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
Juice of 1/2 lime
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine yogurt, cucumbers, cilantro, and lime juice in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.

SAFFRON CHICKEN WINGS



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Make and share this Saffron Chicken Wings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs chicken wings
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
1 red pepper, sliced
1 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon saffron
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 cup chicken stock
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 350*F.
  • heat oil in ovenproof saute pan over med heat. add chicken wings and season. cook 6 minutes on each side. remove wings from pan ans set aside.
  • add onion and garlic to hot pan, cook 4 minutes over med heat. add red pepper, tomatoes, and tomato paste. season, mix well and add seasonings, except crushed chillies.
  • mix again and cook 5 to 6 minutes over med heat.
  • pour in chicken stock, return chicken wings to pan and sprinkle in crushed chilies.
  • mix, cover and cook 18 to 20 minutes in oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630, Fat 44, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 176.6, Sodium 320.6, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.6, Protein 44.8

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