Persian Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Saffron Rice

Ingredients

• •2 cups cooked basmati rice
• •2 tablespoons saffron water
• •300 grams boneless chicken breast, sliced
• •1 tablespoon olive oil
• •1 bell pepper, sliced
• •1 zucchini, sliced
• •1 onion, sliced
• •2 garlic cloves, minced
• •1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• •Salt to taste
• •Black pepper to taste
• •Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, mix the cooked basmati rice with saffron water and set aside to infuse the flavors.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add sliced onion, bell pepper, and zucchini to the skillet. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.

4. 4

   Stir in minced garlic, ground turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute, stirring well to combine.

5. 5

   Serve the chicken and vegetable stir-fry over the saffron-infused rice, garnished with fresh parsley.