Saffron and Honey-Glazed Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs or breasts
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions:

1. Infuse the saffron: Soak saffron threads in 2 tablespoons of hot water for 10 minutes.
2. Make the glaze: In a bowl, mix the saffron water, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Marinate the chicken: Rub the chicken with the saffron glaze and marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight in the refrigerator).
4. Cook the chicken: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the chicken in a baking dish and roast for 35–40 minutes, basting with the glaze every 10 minutes.
5. Serve: Serve hot with rice or roasted vegetables.