Iran Chicken Pilaf

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 2
Delicious Iran Chicken Pilaf recipe for lunch or dinner
in Rice

Prep

80 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

100 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups rice
3 cups cooked chicken
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion , chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts
salt
pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon curry
4 cups chicken broth
6 dried apricots , chopped
3 tablespoons sultanas

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
531
Sugar
13g
Fat
16g
Iran Chicken Pilaf is a dish cooked in Iran during religious festivals or ceremonial events. This dish is a loved delicacy as guests enjoy the rice being cooked with dried fruits, with the perfect mix of chicken in it. Pilaf and rice recipes are very well known in Middle Eastern cuisine, and the Iran Chicken Pilaf recipe is a must-have when offering dinner parties. The chicken used in the recipe is moist and cooked to perfection with spices, giving an exotic taste to the rice. Once the pilaf is plated up, the various ingredients in it add a beautiful colour to the dish, making it picture perfect. This one-pot meal is perfect for lunch or dinner parties and adds a twist of Middle Eastern flavor to the menu.

Instructions

1.Rinse rice until the water runs clear
2.Soak the rice in warm water to cover for 1 hour and drain it
3.Dry roast the pine nuts until golden brown and set aside
4.Saute the onions in butter until brown. Add pine nuts, salt, pepper, cinnamon and curry
5.Add rice and apricots to the onion mixture. Stir occasionally for 5 minutes
6.Add chicken broth and sultanas, and bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat to low and cover the pot
7.Cook for 15 minutes until the broth has been absorbed and the rice is tender
8.Mix cooked chicken in the rice and let sit for another 5 minutes before serving

PROS

Delicious one-pot meal that pairs flavorful rice with perfectly seasoned chicken.
The ingredients in it are easily accessible, making it easy to make this when having guests over.
With the rice having dried fruits in it, it can be an alternative to salads for people fussy with eating greenery.

CONS

The recipe can be time-consuming with having to soak the rice for an hour and cook it for 15-20 minutes.
The high amount of chicken broth used in the preparation of the recipe can also make it high in sodium.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The spices and dried apricots used in the recipe have numerous health benefits. The dried fruit alone is very nutrient-dense and is high in antioxidants and fiber. Cinnamon also helps regulate blood sugar levels by boosting insulin sensitivity.

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