Eastern-Style Chicken and Rice Pilaf
A flavorful and aromatic pilaf dish from the Eastern Mediterranean region, incorporating chicken, rice, and Middle Eastern spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- ●2 teaspoons Middle Eastern spice blendavailable at most Middle Eastern grocery stores or online
- ●1 cup Basmati riceuncooked
- ●2 tablespoons Olive oilfor cooking
- ●1 medium Diced onionabout 2 cups
- ●1 cup Diced carrotsabout 2 medium carrots
- ●1 cup Diced celeryabout 2 stalks
- ●2 cups Chicken brothhomemade or store-bought
- ●1 teaspoon Saltto taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add the Middle Eastern spice blend, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 5
Add the uncooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the spice blend and chicken broth.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
- 7
Fluff the pilaf with a fork and serve hot.