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Chicken with quinces and saffron, step by step

Chicken with quinces and saffron, step by step

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Slow-cooked, de-boned chicken with sautéed quince, saffron, onion, tomato paste, and plums, creating a flavorful and tender dish.

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Recipe from Cekli829, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Here is a detailed recipe for chicken with quince and saffron. Saffron-infused quince slices are added to a chicken stew with onions, tomatoes, prunes, and spices, creating a tender dish that is perfect to serve with rice.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time55 min
  • Total1 hr 25 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostPricey
  • Cooking methodMijotage
  • Estimated cost$82.62 $13.77 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Gluten-free
  • Halal

Ingredients

6 people
  • $19.82
  • $0.38
  • $61.45
  • $0.21
  • $0.32
  • $0.04
  • $0.40

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Crush the saffron threads in a mortar and pestle to obtain a powder. ≈ 4 min
  2. Dissolve 1 to 2 teaspoons in a cup of hot water. ≈ 3 min
  3. Cut the quince into slices of medium thickness, without peeling them. ≈ 8 min
  4. Heat the oil in a frying pan.
  5. Add the quince and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are lightly browned.
  6. Add the saffron-infused liquid and cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Stir to ensure the quince are evenly coated with saffron. ≈ 4 min
  8. Book now. ≈ 3 min
  9. Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan.
  10. Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes.
  11. Add the onion and cook together for 6 to 7 minutes.
  12. When the chicken releases its juices, add the diluted tomato concentrate. ≈ 3 min
  13. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  14. At this point, the chicken should be almost cooked, but not quite done. ≈ 3 min
  15. Add the quince and plums to the chicken. ≈ 3 min
  16. Season with salt and pepper to taste. ≈ 2 min
  17. Cover and cook over low heat until the chicken and quince are tender, with the quince remaining firm.

The bill

Chicken with quinces and saffron, step by step

  • 4 medium-sized quince (approximately 1 kg)$19.82
  • 6 tablespoons of oil$0.38
  • 2 teaspoons of saffron threads$61.45
  • 1 medium onion, chopped$0.21
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, diluted in 12 cl of water$0.32
  • salt$0.04
  • pepper$0.40

Total$82.62

that's $13.77 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 4 medium-sized quince (approximately 1 kg)
  • 6 tablespoons of oil
  • 2 teaspoons of saffron threads
  • 1.5 kg of boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, diluted in 12 cl of water
  • 10 plums
  • salt
  • pepper

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