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Zanzibari Chicken Pilaf
A flavorful and aromatic dish from the coast of East Africa, featuring chicken cooked in a zanzibari spice blend and served over a warm pilaf.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breast
- ●2 tablespoons zanzibari spice blend
- ●1 cup dwholesome basmati rice
- ●1 teaspoon pilaf seasoning
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●1 medium onion
- ●2 cloves garlic
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 3
Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- 4
Add the zanzibari spice blend and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the pilaf seasoning and stir to combine.
- 6
Add the basmati rice and stir to combine.
- 7
Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- 8
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- 9
Fluff the pilaf with a fork and serve with the chicken on top.