Kotopoulo Pilafi Recipe

Name: Kotopoulo Pilafi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut in pieces; 1/2 cup butter, divided; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; fresh ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 dash allspice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 1/2 pint yogurt; 1 tablespoon finely chopped of fresh mint (optional)

Servings: persons

3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut in pieces
1/2 cup butter, divided
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 dash allspice
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup long-grain white rice
1/2 pint yogurt
1 tablespoon finely chopped of fresh mint (optional)

1
Wash chicken and pat dry. Using large Dutch oven, saute chicken pieces in 3 tablespoons butter, turning to brown on all sides. Add onion and saute until golden.
2
Add salt, pepper, cinnamon, allspice, garlic, and tomato paste, and cook 2-3 minutes longer, stirring frequently.
3
Pour in chicken stock, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from pan and keep warm.
4
Pour off pan juices and measure, you should have 2 cups. If necessary add water or reduce quickly to make that amount. Return juices to pan and add bring to a boil.
5
Add rice, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Heat remaining butter until bubbly and lightly browned in color and pour over rice, tossing lightly with a fork.
6
Return chicken to the pan to heat through. Serve with a side dish of yogurt, mixed with mint, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut in pieces, 1/2 cup butter, divided, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Kotopoulo Pilafi 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.

Kotopoulo Pilafi

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