Chicken with Saffron Rice and Warm Asparagus Salad

Name: Chicken with Saffron Rice and Warm Asparagus Salad
Ingredients: Large pinch of saffron threads; 3 Tbs. plus 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 chicken, about 3 1/2 lb., cut into 8 pieces (2 thighs, 2 drumsticks, 2 breast-wing portions, 2 lower-breast portions); Salt, to taste, plus 1/2 tsp.; Freshly ground pepper, to taste; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 3 bay leaves; 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 cups long-grain white rice; 2 large jarred roasted pimiento peppers, seeded and chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)