Chicken Pilaf With Nuts and Currants Recipe

Name: Chicken Pilaf With Nuts and Currants
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 3 lbs chicken pieces, skinned; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ cup slivered almonds or ½ cup pine nuts; ¼ cup currants; 1 ½ cups basmati rice or 1 ½ cups long-grain rice; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon cumin; 1 cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 lbs chicken pieces, skinned
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
½ cup slivered almonds or ½ cup pine nuts
¼ cup currants
1 ½ cups basmati rice or 1 ½ cups long-grain rice
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cumin
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional)

1
sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt and black pepper all over chicken, in large nonstick skillet heat half of olive oil over med-high heat, brown chicken about 10 minutes, transfer to plate, pour off fat from pan.
2
add butter and remaining olive oil to pan, heat until butter foams, add onion and garlic, cook 2 minutes.
3
stir in almonds and currants, cook, stirring until nuts darken about 3 minutes.
4
add rice, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, and remaining salt, cook for 2 minutes, stirring to coat grains.
5
add stock and 1 1/4 cups water.
6
nestle chicken in rice mixture, bring to a boil.
7
reduce heat to low, cover and cook until rice is tender and juices from chicken run clear when chicken is pierced, about 30 minutes.
8
remove from heat, let stand covered for 10 minutes.
9
fluff rice with fork.
10
sprinkle with dill (if using) and serve.

1253

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

135

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 3 lbs chicken pieces, skinned, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Pilaf With Nuts and Currants 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 With Nuts and Currants

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