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Chicken And Grape Pilaf

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This Chicken and Grape Pilaf is a delightful twist on traditional comfort food, combining tender cubes of cooked chicken with fluffy long-grain rice. The dish is elevated by the addition of warm spices like cinnamon and allspice, which pair beautifully with the burst of sweetness from seedless grape halves. Finished with crunchy pecans, this pilaf offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. It serves as an excellent side dish for holiday meals or a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner. The recipe comes together quickly, using simple ingredients to create a meal that feels both homestyle and special. Enjoy the aromatic blend of savory broth and sweet fruit in every bite.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 709.1
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Chicken and Grape Pilaf is a delightful twist on traditional comfort food, combining tender cubes of cooked chicken with fluffy long-grain rice. The dish is elevated by the addition of warm spices like cinnamon and allspice, which pair beautifully with the burst of sweetness from seedless grape halves. Finished with crunchy pecans, this pilaf offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. It serves as an excellent side dish for holiday meals or a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner. The recipe comes together quickly, using simple ingredients to create a meal that feels both homestyle and special. Enjoy the aromatic blend of savory broth and sweet fruit in every bite.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups Cubed cooked chicken or
  • Turkey
  • 3/4 cups Uncooked regular long grain
  • Rice
  • 1 3/4 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoons Margarine
  • 1/4 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoons Ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 cups Seedless grape halves
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped pecans
Directions
  1. 1
    In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the cubed chicken, uncooked rice, chicken broth, margarine, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, and salt.
  2. 2
    Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the margarine and distribute spices.
  3. 3
    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.
  4. 4
    Cover the saucepan tightly with a lid. Do not lift the cover or stir the mixture during cooking.
  5. 5
    Simmer for 14 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
  6. 6
    Remove the saucepan from the heat source.
  7. 7
    Gently stir in the grape halves and chopped pecans, using a fork to fluff the rice lightly.
  8. 8
    Cover the saucepan again and let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the rice to steam further.
  9. 9
    Serve warm as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 709.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33.8g52%
Saturated Fat 8.5g43%
Cholesterol 217.5mg73%
Sodium 822.7mg35%
Total Carbohydrate 16.3g6%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugars 5.1g
Protein 70.0g140%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, grape, pilaf, rice, cinnamon, allspice, pecans, broth, side dish, easy dinner, comfort food, quick recipe, fruit and meat, spiced rice, homestyle, holiday side, turkey, long grain, margarine, simmered
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