Saffron Chicken Breasts with English Pea Purée, Pea Shoots, and Mint

Ingredients

• ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
• ¼ teaspoon saffron threads
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley
• 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
• 3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• + 6 more ingredients
• • 6 cups fresh pea shoots or pea sprouts
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • English Pea Puree
  • 6 large boneless chicken breast halves with skin
  • 2 ½ cups green onions

Stir saffron threads in dry skillet over medium-low heat just until brittle and slightly darkened, being careful not to burn saffron, about 20 seconds. Transfer saffron to mortar and grind with pestle to fine powder. Mix butter and half of ground saffron in small bowl to blend; cover and refriger...

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