Chicken Ginger Pilaf

4 servings

20 minutes

Chicken ginger pilaf is a fragrant and warming dish that combines tender chicken fillet, spicy ginger, and piquant red chili pepper. Its roots can be linked to European cuisine that adapted traditional Eastern pilaf cooking methods. Basmati rice absorbs vegetable broth and becomes surprisingly airy, while soybeans add texture. The finishing touch is fresh coriander for brightness and a spoonful of yogurt to soften the flavor nuances. This pilaf is perfect for a cozy family dinner or an unexpected gastronomic journey. Its light yet rich taste makes it an excellent choice for both everyday meals and special occasions.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 568.2
• Proteins: 49.4g
• Fats: 16.4g
• Carbohydrates: 54.2g

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Onion: 1 head
• Grated ginger: to taste
• Red chili pepper: 1 pc
• Chicken breast fillet: 3 pc
• Basmati rice: 250 g
• Vegetable broth: 600 ml
• Soybeans: 100 g
• Coriander leaves: to taste
• Low-fat yogurt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Heat oil in a medium-sized pot, then add onion, ginger, and chili pepper; if you have spices – great, they will be just right.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Grated ginger:  to taste
   • Red chili pepper: 1 piece

2. Fry all the ingredients for about 5 minutes, then add the chicken and rice, and simmer for another 2 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast fillet: 3 pieces
   • Basmati rice: 250 g

3. Add the broth and bring to a boil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable broth: 600 ml

4. Increase the stove temperature, cover with a lid, and simmer for another 8-10 minutes until the rice is fully cooked.

5. Add the beans at the very end.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soybeans: 100 g

6. Just sprinkle with coriander and serve the delicacy with a spoon of low-fat yogurt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Coriander leaves:  to taste
   • Low-fat yogurt:  to taste