Spiced Chicken Pilaf With Eggs Recipe

Name: Spiced Chicken Pilaf With Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 2 tablespoons oil, divided; 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 8 oz. each) with skin; 7 black peppercorns; 2 dried bay leaves; 3 whole cloves; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 2 cinnamon sticks (about 2 1/2 in. long); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 onion, sliced; 1 cup basmati rice; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/4 cup each chopped fresh mint leaves and cilantro

Servings: persons

3 large eggs
2 tablespoons oil, divided
4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 8 oz. each) with skin
7 black peppercorns
2 dried bay leaves
3 whole cloves
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 cinnamon sticks (about 2 1/2 in. long)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 onion, sliced
1 cup basmati rice
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup each chopped fresh mint leaves and cilantro

1
Put eggs in a small saucepan filled with water. Bring to a boil, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit 15 minutes, then cool, peel, and halve.
2
Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add chicken, skin side down, and cook until well browned, about 5 minutes; transfer to a plate.
3
Add remaining 1 tbsp. oil, spices, salt, and onion and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice and 2 cups hot water. Place chicken, skin side up, on top of rice and simmer, covered, until chicken is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
4
Mix yogurt, mint, and cilantro together in a small bowl. Set eggs into pan with chicken and serve with yogurt on the side.
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

744

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large eggs, 2 tablespoons oil, divided, 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 8 oz. each) with skin, 7 black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Spiced Chicken Pilaf With Eggs 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.

Spiced Chicken Pilaf With Eggs

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