This is a question with answer options. Goal: make saffron rice

Which of the following methods is more reasonable for accomplishing this goal?

pick from the following.
[i] Saute 1 chopped onion in 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat, 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cups basmati rice and 1 teaspoon each saffron threads and kosher salt. Add 3 cups chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and stir, then cover and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Let sit, covered, 5 minutes, then fluff.
[ii] Saute 1 candied onion in 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat, 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cups basmati rice and 1 teaspoon each saffron threads and kosher salt. Add 3 cups chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and stir, then cover and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Let sit, covered, 5 minutes, then fluff....I think the answer is
[i]