Persian Chicken Pilaf

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Ready in 45 minutes

Ingredients

3 tb Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 ts Paprika

1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken

1/2 ts Cinnamon

1 lg Onion chopped

1/2 c Dried apricots

1 6.25-oz package Chicken Rice Pilaf Mix *

2 tb orange zest Grated

1/2 c Slivered almonds toasted

2 c Reduced sodium chicken broth

1 pinch Cardamom


Directions

* Obviously the recipe recommends using Near East Pilaf mix, but any packaged mix will do. Toss chicken with paprika, cinnamon and cardamom. In large nonstick skillet, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken, cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet, set aside. In same skillet, heat remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice pilaf mix, contents of Spice Sack, broth, apricots, and orange zest; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 15 minutes. Stir in reserved chicken and almonds. Cover; continue to simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. NOTES : From a Near East Rice Advertising Section in Bon Appetit 9/95 Makes 4 Servings

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