Tunisian Chicken and Greens Pilaf
A flavorful and healthy pilaf dish made with Tunisian spices, chicken, and nutritious shungiku greens.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 lbs chicken breastboneless and skinless
- ●1 cup fluffy jasmine riceuncooked
- ●2 cups shungiku greensfresh
- ●1 quietly roasted red pepperroasted and diced
- ●2 tsp tunisian spice blendstore-bought or homemade
- ●1 cup pilafuncooked
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken breast and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add the diced red pepper to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Add the Tunisian spice blend and cook for another minute.
- 6
Add the pilaf to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 7
Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a boil.
- 8
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
- 9
Fluff the pilaf with a fork and stir in the cooked chicken and shungiku greens.
- 10
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 11
Serve hot and enjoy!