Persian Chicken Pilaf

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A fragrant Middle Eastern rice dish featuring tender chicken, dried apricots, and toasted almonds.
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Persian Chicken Pilaf

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 99.5

Description

This Persian Chicken Pilaf is a fragrant and comforting one-pan meal that balances savory spices with sweet notes. The dish features tender chicken thighs or breasts tossed in paprika, cinnamon, and cardamom, then simmered with long-grain rice, dried apricots, and fresh orange zest. Toasted slivered almonds add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor. Its a perfect weeknight dinner that feels special enough for guests. The combination of warm spices and juicy fruit creates a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Serve it with a side of yogurt sauce or fresh herbs for a complete meal. This recipe is easy to make and uses pantry staples for a delicious result.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with paprika, cinnamon, and ground cardamom until evenly coated.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.
  5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  6. In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
  7. Add the chopped onion and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
  8. Stir in the rice pilaf mix, the contents of the spice sack, chicken broth, dried apricots, and orange zest.
  9. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  10. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low.
  11. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  12. Stir in the reserved chicken and toasted slivered almonds.
  13. Cover the skillet again and continue to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 99.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.2g18%
Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g0%

* 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: persian, chicken, pilaf, rice, apricots, almonds, cardamom, cinnamon, orange zest, middle eastern, one pan, dinner, spiced rice, family meal, comfort food, fragrant, easy recipe, weeknight dinner, healthy, gluten free
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