Saffron Chicken Blog : Get Set To Rock This Summer In A Svelte Figure Courtesy Saffron Enriched Diet

Saffron which is referred to as Crocus Sativa in botanical language is derived from the stigmas of the saffron crocus flower. It is the costliest spice due to its vast popularity and medicinal value.

The immense rise in the popularity of this colorful spice can be attributed to its distinct taste and aroma. This is the reason why Saffron is used as a spice in many scrumptious cuisines.

Apart from its taste, flavor and medicinal properties, Saffron is also quite useful in helping you keep in good shape in today’s hectic lifestyle. So get set to adorn that slinky dress, bikini or pair of seductively tight jeans because it is summer time and all the beach parties are waiting for you to set the stage on fire. It's your turn now to arrest the attention of all the studs you desire and flaunt your new, hot svelte figure with the help of a tasty and healthy new Saffron Thin diet recipe.

According to herbal researchers saffron is also a potent source of riboflavin, which may perhaps assist in decreasing cholesterol levels. Moreover, saffron also comprises of Crocetin, the active chemical compound that has been proven to have cholesterol-lowering properties.

Fats or accumulation of cholesterol is responsible for an obese body. Adequate amount of Cholesterol inside the blood is necessary for the smooth delivery of minerals and vitamins to the organs, muscle tissues and bones. However, high quantity of cholesterol levels can have severely adverse effects on the body, in extreme conditions they can lead to arteriosclerosis, heart attacks. Healthy diet is a crucial way of maintaining proper blood cholesterol levels, using saffron in your diet may effectively lower cholesterol in your bloodstream and give you that slim and slender body. That is perhaps the reason for the low rate of cardiovascular diseases in Spain, where Saffron is an essential part of the diet.

As per a Latin proverb “Dormivit in sacco croci” which means to sleep on a bed of saffron. Wow, what an enlivening effect this must be having on that person? Well, everybody is not all that lucky especially these days when you have to really juggle between busy work schedules and family responsibilities.

Nevertheless, you too can dive into the lap of luxury, perhaps for some time without worrying about gaining weight with a delectable and healthy Saffron recipe.

Iberian-Style Sausage & Chicken With Saffron

This delicious yet healthy Saffron recipe was created by stew Bruce Aidells during his visit to Spain.

Nutritional Value :185 calories; 7 g fat ( 2 g sat , 2 g mono ); 38 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrates; 16 g protein; 1 g fiber; 230 mg sodium; 312 mg potassium.

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil,8 ounces linguisa (Portuguese-style sausage) or Spanish-style chorizo, diced,3 cups chopped onion,2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic,2 tablespoons of Paprika,2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks,1/2 teaspoon sea salt, finely ground pepper according to taste,3 cups of white wine,4 cups diced seeded tomatoes,2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth,1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley and 1/8 tsp of Saffron threads.

Method :

In a large pan heat oil and add sausages to it. Let it cook for 5 to 10 minutes. stirring occasionally. After that add onion and garlic to the pan. Cover it with the lid and cook for 10 minutes.

Dust paprika over the mixture; stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute. Add chicken, salt and pepper; stir to coat. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add wine and increase heat to high; cook until the wine is reduced by about a third, about 8 minutes.

Pour in tomatoes, broth, parsley and saffron; decrease the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the chicken is tender and the sauce is beginning to thicken, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Serve it.

So, attain a slim figure without sacrificing your taste buds with amazing Saffron recipes for a healthy living.