Easy Microwave Chicken & Pistachio Pilaf Recipe

Name: Easy Microwave Chicken & Pistachio Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 30 g butter; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 large garlic clove, crushed; 125 g chicken thigh fillets, chopped; 1 cup long grain rice; 1 red capsicum, seeds removed and chopped; 2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups chicken broth; ½ cup pistachio nut; 50 g baby spinach leaves

Servings: persons

1 onion, chopped
30 g butter
1 tablespoon oil
1 large garlic clove, crushed
125 g chicken thigh fillets, chopped
1 cup long grain rice
1 red capsicum, seeds removed and chopped
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups chicken broth
½ cup pistachio nut
50 g baby spinach leaves

1
Place first 4 ingredients in a large microwave safe dish.
2
Cover with lid or plactic wrap.
3
Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 3 minutes.
4
Add chicken.
5
Microwave, covered, on HIGH power for 3 minutes.
6
Stir in rice and capsicum.
7
Pour in stock/broth, stirring well.
8
Microwave, covered, on HIGH power for 12 minutes, stirring twice during cooking.
9
Lightly mix in nuts and spinach.
10
Allow to stand, covered, for 3 minutes.
11
Serve with crusty bread.

557

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, chopped, 30 g butter, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 large garlic clove, crushed, and more.

Yes, Easy Microwave Chicken & Pistachio 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.

Easy Microwave Chicken & Pistachio Pilaf

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