Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1 :In a large pot, add your whole chicken, fill pot with water, bring to a boil and cook until chicken is done.
- Step 2 :Remove chicken to cutting board and let cool. Be sure to reserve the chicken stock for the rice.
- Step 3 :While chicken is cooling, take ¼ cup of chicken stock add saffron threads, stir and set aside to steep. Once chicken has cooled to the touch, cut it into serving pieces.
- Step 4 :In a covered roasting pan, add the rice, 6 cups of chicken stock, olive oil, and the diluted saffron. Stir well and place the chicken pieces over the rice.
- Step 5 :Season with salt and pepper, cover and bake in 350° oven for approximately 30 minutes or until rice is done.
- Step 6 :Serve and enjoy!
Ingredient List
- 1whole chicken boiled with liquid reserved
- 6cups chicken stock (reserved stock)
- 2cups long grain rice (carolina rice)
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon saffron threads
- salt
- pepper