Persian Chicken Pilaf

Submitted by LikeItLoveIt

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in 1/2" pieces
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pinch cardamom
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 (6 1/4 ounce) package chicken rice pilaf mix
• 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup dried apricot
• 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
• 1⁄2 cup slivered almonds, toasted till fragrant

directions

1. Toss chicken with paprika, cinnamon and cardamom.
2. In large nonstick skillet, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chicken, cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from skillet, set aside.
5. In same skillet, heat remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
6. Add onion; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir in rice pilaf mix, contents of Spice Sack, broth, apricots, and orange zest; bring to a boil.
8. Cover; reduce heat to low.
9. Simmer 15 minutes.
10. Stir in reserved chicken and almonds.
11. Cover; continue to simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Reviews

[char_hollman07]

Its is excellent recipes i had done this recipe before the flavor, & the taste is realy you will like it*****char