Pilaf with chicken in a frying pan

4 servings

60 minutes

Chicken pilaf in a skillet is a simple and aromatic version of a traditional Eastern dish adapted for quick cooking. Despite its Greek origins, this recipe incorporates Eastern spice notes like cumin, turmeric, and barberry, creating a rich flavor with a hint of spicy warmth. Juicy chicken, tender rice, and sweet carrots complement each other perfectly, while garlic adds zest. This dish is convenient to prepare in one pan, preserving all the depth of flavor without the need for long simmering. Chicken pilaf is suitable for both everyday dinners and cozy family gatherings, offering the warmth and richness of traditional flavors in a modern interpretation.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 613.3
• Proteins: 25.8g
• Fats: 1.8g
• Carbohydrates: 113.8g

Ingredients

• Chicken fillet: 400 g
• Round rice: 500 g
• Onion: 2 pc
• Carrot: 3 pc
• Garlic: 6 clove
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetable oil: to taste
• Seasoning for pilaf: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the onion into large squares (so it feels good in the pilaf).

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 pieces

2. Wash, peel, and grate the carrot on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 3 pieces

3. Cut the chicken fillet into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 400 g

4. In a heated pan, fry the onion in vegetable oil until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 pieces
   • Vegetable oil:  to taste

5. Add the chopped chicken fillet and lightly fry it with the onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 400 g

6. Add grated carrots to the fried onions and chicken fillet. Cover with a lid and simmer for about 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 3 pieces

7. Open the lid and add spices: barberry, cumin, turmeric, pepper mix, and salt. Be careful with the salt — rice absorbs salt well, and it’s unlikely to fix over-salted pilaf.

   Required ingredients:

   • Seasoning for pilaf:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste

8. Pour in water to cover the meat. Simmer on low heat with a lid for about 20-25 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 400 g

9. Now the main thing is to rinse the rice (4-5 times under water until the water runs clear). Pour the rice over the meat and, importantly, do not mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Round rice: 500 g

10. The last step is to cover the rice with water by 1.5-2 cm and simmer with a lid.

    Required ingredients:

    • Round rice: 500 g

11. After 15 minutes, take 6 cloves of garlic and press them into the rice without peeling. Cover again and cook for another 10 minutes until the rice is done and the water is fully absorbed.

    Required ingredients:

    • Garlic: 6 cloves