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Spicy Middle Eastern Chicken Pilaf
A flavorful and spicy pilaf dish from the Middle East, featuring marinated chicken and crispy onions.
⏱25 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastcut into bite-sized pieces
- ●1/2 cup crispy onionsstore-bought or homemade
- ●1 cup pilafcooked according to package instructions
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor sautéing
- ●1 teaspoon ground cumin Middle Eastern spice
- ●1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika adds smoky flavor
- ●1/2 teaspoon garlic powder adds depth
- ●1/2 teaspoon saltto taste
- ●1/4 teaspoon black pepperto taste
- ●1-2 teaspoons hot saucedepending on desired spice level
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- 3
Add the cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 4
Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- 5
Add the pilaf to the skillet and stir to combine with the chicken and spices.
- 6
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the pilaf is heated through.
- 7
Stir in the crispy onions and hot sauce.
- 8
Serve the Spicy Middle Eastern Chicken Pilaf hot, garnished with additional crispy onions if desired.