Best Rice And Chicken One Pot Dish (A Take On Oshpe

Name: Best Rice And Chicken One Pot Dish (A Take On OshpeloPilaf)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6-8 chicken drumstickes or 6 bone-in chicken tights or mix of the two (use bone in pices with skin); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 onion; 2-2.5 cups julienne carrots (about 4 carrots); 1/2-3/4 cups rainsins (depends on how sweet you like it); 3 minced garlic clove; 2 cups of long grain rice; 3 cups water; 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts; 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds; some chopped parsley; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

6-8 chicken drumstickes or 6 bone-in chicken tights or mix of the two (use bone in pices with skin)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onion
2-2.5 cups julienne carrots (about 4 carrots)
1/2-3/4 cups rainsins (depends on how sweet you like it)
3 minced garlic clove
2 cups of long grain rice
3 cups water
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
some chopped parsley
salt and pepper

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["Warm 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a wide pan that fits all the chicken pieces in one layer. Dry the chicken with paper towels and salt and pepper the pieces. When the oil almost smoking brown the chicken on both sides (about 3-5 minutes for each side).", "In the meantime peel and slice the onions either to thin slices or small dice. Peel and julienne the carrots.", "Take the chicken out of the pan and satue the carrots and onions in the fat that in the pan for about 7 minutes on medium heat, until soft (add some oil if the chicken did not render enough fat). Add the minced garlic and satue for another minute.", "Add the raisins and the chicken back. Add half a cup of water, bring to a boil and cover the pan and cook for 35 minutes on low heat.", "Take the chicken out again. Add the pine nuts and the rice. Mix with the other ingredients in the pan. Add a teaspoon and half of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Add the chicken back to the pan on top of the rice. Add 3 cups of water. The water suppose just cover the rice and a bit more, but not completely cover the chicken. Bring to a biol and cook covered on low heat for another 20 minutes. If it gets dry too quickly add a bit more water.
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To make sure the rice cook evenly, from time to time move the chicken a bit and mix the rice gently.
3
take it of the heat and let it seat for 5-10 minutes.", "(If it looks wet after 20 minutes, uncover the pan and increase the heat to medium and cook for few more minutes. )", "If you are brave and you have big enough serving plate, flip the pan carefully to the plate (attach the plate to the pan, hold it in the middle with your hand-palm and flip firmly and quickly) or just arrange nicely on a plate and decorate with pomegranate seeds and parsley (optional but tasty).", "Main course and side dish already included, so all you need is to serve with green salad (which goes great with some pomegranate seeds)."]

1001

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6-8 chicken drumstickes or 6 bone-in chicken tights or mix of the two (use bone in pices with skin), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 onion, 2-2.5 cups julienne carrots (about 4 carrots), and more.

Yes, Best Rice And Chicken One Pot Dish (A Take On OshpeloPilaf) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Best Rice And Chicken One Pot Dish (A Take On OshpeloPilaf)

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