Sweet Jeweled Rice Recipe

Name: Sweet Jeweled Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts; 6 tablespoons butter; salt; 2 cups basmati rice; 1/3 cup dried sour pitted cherries; 1/3 cup dried cranberries; 1/3 cup barberries (can find at some international markets); 1/4 teaspoon saffron; 1/4 cup candied orange peel, chopped (or coarse cut orange marmalade, or chutney); 1/2 cup split blanched almond; 1/3 cup chopped pistachios

Servings: persons

2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 tablespoons butter
salt
2 cups basmati rice
1/3 cup dried sour pitted cherries
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup barberries (can find at some international markets)
1/4 teaspoon saffron
1/4 cup candied orange peel, chopped (or coarse cut orange marmalade, or chutney)
1/2 cup split blanched almond
1/3 cup chopped pistachios

1
saute the chicken in 2 T of butter, turning over and sprinkling with salt till browned but still juicy inside.
2
Cut each slice into about 6 pieces.
3
wash the rice in warm water and rinse in colander under the cold tap.
4
Soak the sour cherries, cranberries and barberries in water for 15 minutes.
5
Throw the drained rice in plenty of boiling salted water in a large pan and boil for about 10 minutes until partly cooked and still a little firm, then drain.
6
Heat 2 T butter in bottom of the pan and stir in the saffron.
7
Spread alternate layers of rice, chicken pieces and the rest of the ingredients, ending with rice and sprinkling lightly with salt.
8
Add the remaining butter or oil over the top at the end.
9
Put the lid on and steam on the lowest heat for about 20-30 minutes or until the rice is tender.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, 6 tablespoons butter, salt, 2 cups basmati rice, and more.

Yes, Sweet Jeweled Rice 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.

Sweet Jeweled Rice

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