Chicken And Almond Pilaf Recipe

Name: Chicken And Almond Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 None large brown onion, halved, thinly sliced; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 3 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 lb long-grain white rice; 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 4 cups chicken stock; 1/2 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped, plus more sprigs to serve; 1 oz sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 None large brown onion, halved, thinly sliced
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
3 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 lb long-grain white rice
2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1/3 cup lemon juice
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped, plus more sprigs to serve
1 oz sliced almonds, toasted

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Heat oil in an 8-cup flameproof and ovenproof dish, preferably cast iron, over medium heat. Sear chicken, in batches, for 4 mins each batch. Transfer to a plate.
2
Add onion to dish and cook for 3 mins or until soft. Add ground spices and stir for 1 min, until fragrant. Add rice and stir until well coated with spice mixture. Add zest, lemon juice and stock and bring to a boil. Add chicken and cover with a tight-fitting lid.
3
Bake for 20 mins or until rice and chicken are cooked. Remove from oven. Let stand, covered, for 5 mins. Using a fork, fluff mixture then stir in chopped cilantro. Top with almonds and coriander sprigs, to serve.

1119

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil, 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces, 1 None large brown onion, halved, thinly sliced, 2 tsp ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Almond Pilaf 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.

Chicken And Almond Pilaf

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