Moroccan Chicken W/ Brown Rice

A tiny bit of saffron lends an incredible and unique flavor to this otherwise ordinary dish.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  chicken breasts, chopped into 1-inch pieces 3/4 c white onion, diced
• 2  garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1  red bell pepper, diced
• 1  pinch saffron
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1  teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  ground red chili pepper
• 2  cups chicken broth
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1⁄2 cup brown rice
•  salt
•  black pepper

Directions

1. Prepare rice according to package directions.
2. In medium skillet, heat oil.
3. Brown onions & garlic then transfer to large saucepan.
4. Brown chicken in skillet (will not be cooked through) and transfer to saucepan.
5. Add to saucepan all other ingredients except rice & corn starch.
6. Bring to boil then reduce and simmer 30 minutes.
7. Add corn starch a little at a time & stir until thickened to desired consistency.
8. Spoon over bed of rice & serve!