Saffron Chicken

The yogurt creates a creamy coating while the saffron adds plenty of flavor and a distinctive yellow color. GOOD TO KNOW: Using fat-free yogurt saves you 8 grams of fat but still gives you the calcium boost. Serve this dish with a side of whole-grain rice for extra fiber.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 chicken breasts with yogurt sauce

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  Greek yogurt or 1 1⁄2 cups  plan whole-milk yogurt
• 1  teaspoon saffron thread, crushed
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 4 (6 ounce)  boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
•  cooking spray

Directions

1. Preheat broiler. Combine 1 1/2 cups yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, a pinch of saffron, and garlic in a large bowl. Add chicken, tossing to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Place chicken on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil for 10 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and the surface is browned.