Saffron Persian Chicken – La Maison Orphée

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 kg boneless chicken thighs, without bones (about 14 thighs)
• For the marinade:
• 1 heaped teaspoon saffron threads
• 2 tbsp. hot water
• 3/4 cup of Greek yoghurt (about 175 g)
• 4-5 garlic cloves
• 1 shallot
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tsp. fine grey sea salt
• 1 tsp. ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp. ground cayenne pepper