Chicken Pilaf Atzem (Epirus Style) Recipe

Name: Chicken Pilaf Atzem (Epirus Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x chicken, whole 2-1/2 pounds; 2- 1/2 pounds chicken, whole; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil; 1 large onions diced; 1 each onions diced; 1 x salt and black pepper freshly ground; 1 x salt and black pepper freshly ground; 1 x cinnamon sticks optional; 1 stick cinnamon; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1 1/2 cups rice raw, long grain; 1 1/2 cups rice white, long grain, raw

Servings: persons

1 x chicken, whole 2-1/2 pounds
2- 1/2 pounds chicken, whole
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
1 large onions diced
1 each onions diced
1 x salt and black pepper freshly ground
1 x salt and black pepper freshly ground
1 x cinnamon sticks optional
1 stick cinnamon
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups rice raw, long grain
1 1/2 cups rice white, long grain, raw

1
Wash, dry and cut the chicken into serving pieces.
2
In an attractive cooking-serving casserole, heat the butter, and saute the chicken and the onion, turning the chicken pieces constantly.
3
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then add cinnamon stick, tomato sauce, and enough water to almost cover the meat.
4
Cover and simmer on top of the stove or bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees F) for 40 minutes.
5
Pour out the liquid, measure, and if necessary add enough water to make 3 cups.
6
Pour back into the casserole, add the rice and shake the pan a few times to mix the rice in.
7
Continue cooking, uncovered, for 20 minutes longer, or until all the liquid has been absorbed by the rice.
8
Remove from the heat and drape with a dry towel for 5 minutes.
9
Serve hot.

1034

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x chicken, whole 2-1/2 pounds, 2- 1/2 pounds chicken, whole, 4 tablespoons butter, 4 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Pilaf Atzem (Epirus Style) 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 Pilaf Atzem (Epirus Style)

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