Thread Saffron

Thread Saffron

Ingredients:
1/8 tsp. thread saffron or 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
1 141/2 oz. can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 c. water
2 c. chopped tomatoes
2 yellow or green sweet peppers, cut into very thin bite-size strips
1 c. frozen green peas
3 c. hot cooked rice

Directions:
-Skin chicken. Rinse chicken; pat dry. In a large skillet brown chicken pieces,
half at a time, in hot oil. Drain off fat. In a 3 1/2, 4, or 5 quart crockery
cooker place chicken pieces, turkey sausage, and onion. Sprinkle with garlic, dried
thyme (if using), black pepper, and saffron or turmeric. Pour broth and water over
all.
-Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 1/2
to 4 hours. Add the tomatoes, sweet peppers, peas, and if using, the fresh thyme to
the cooker. Cover; let stand for 5 minutes. Serve over the hot rice.
Makes 6 servings* Prep time: 30 min.
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