Chicken with jerusalem artichoke & lemon

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsJerusalem artichokes
1Chicken, cut into pieces
½cupFresh lemon juice
¼cupOlive oil
10Garlic cloves
6Saffron threads
Salt and pepper
20Fresh basil leaves
2ouncesPine nuts, toasted

Directions

Peel the jerusalem artichokes. Peel and halve the garlic cloves. In a large pan, mix lemon juice and olive oil. Add the garlic halves, jerusalem artichokes and saffron threads. Add water to cover, and bring to boil over moderate heat. Add the chicken, season to taste, and cook 1½ hours. Add basil, check seasonings, and cook another 10 minutes. Garnish with pine nuts, and serve with cooked rice.