Traditional Lean Chicken & Vegetable Rice Pilaf
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Fragrant one-pot pilaf made with long-grain rice, diced chicken breast, sweet carrots, onions, and warming spices—a complete post-fast meal.
Ingredients
- 50g Long-grain white rice (rinsed)
- 130g Chicken breast, diced into cubes
- 1/2 Medium carrot, diced
- 1/2 Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 Clove garlic, minced
- 150ml Warm low-sodium chicken broth
- 5ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Bay leaf, turmeric, sea salt, black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a deep saucepan. Sauté onion, carrot, and garlic for 3 minutes.
- Add diced chicken and sear until lightly browned (3–4 min). Season generously.
- Stir in rinsed rice, a pinch of turmeric, and bay leaf.
- Pour warm broth, stir once, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover tightly.
- Simmer 18–20 minutes without lifting lid. Remove from heat, rest covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff gently with fork, discard bay leaf, and garnish with parsley.
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📚 Scientific Studies & Medical References (5 Sources) ▼
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