Chicken and Almond Pilau Recipe

Name: Chicken and Almond Pilau
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups basmati rice; 3 -4 boneless chicken breasts, cubed; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 lemon, juiced and finely grated rind; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; ¼ cup toasted slivered almonds; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; salt and pepper; 2 ½ cups water or 2 ½ cups chicken stock

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups basmati rice
3 -4 boneless chicken breasts, cubed
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 lemon, juiced and finely grated rind
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
salt and pepper
2 ½ cups water or 2 ½ cups chicken stock

1
Heat the oil and the butter in a large saucepan, add the onion and fry until soft.
2
Add the chicken and fry gently until it is beginning to brown.
3
Add the garlic and fry for a couple more minutes.
4
Add the basmati rice to the pan and stir for 1 minute.
5
Add the water (or chicken stock) and bring to a boil, turn heat to low, cover with a lid and cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
6
When the chicken is cooked through and rice has absorbed all of the liquid, remove from heat and stir in the grated rind and juice of the lemon, season with the salt and pepper and add the parsley.
7
Leave for 5 minutes to absorb the lemon flavour.
8
Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top.

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups basmati rice, 3 -4 boneless chicken breasts, cubed, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, crushed, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Almond Pilau 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken and Almond Pilau

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Variations & substitutions

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