Herbed Chicken With Brown Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Herbed Chicken With Brown Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 clove garlic, smashed; 1 1/2 cups brown rice; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups water; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lb chicken breast, boneless,skinless; 1/4 cup dried apricot, slivered; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup toasted almond, slivered; 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 1/2 cups brown rice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups water
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb chicken breast, boneless,skinless
1/4 cup dried apricot, slivered
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup toasted almond, slivered
1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced

1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in saucepan over medium heat.
2
Cook garlic 2 minutes.
3
Add rice and cumin, stir until coated.
4
Add broth and cayenne pepper.
5
Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
6
Cover and simmer over medium low heat 20 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, stir italian seasoning with salt and pepper.
8
Sprinkle over both sides of chicken to coat.
9
Heat remaining oil in frying pan over medium high heat.
10
Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes on each side.
11
Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
12
Stir apricots and raisens into rice.
13
Cover and continue to simmer until broth has been absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes.
14
Gently stir almonds and green onions into rice mixture.
15
To serve, place rice mixture on plate and fan chicken slices over top.

917

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 clove garlic, smashed, 1 1/2 cups brown rice, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Herbed Chicken With Brown Rice 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Herbed Chicken With Brown Rice Pilaf

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