Kenyan Chicken Pilaf
A flavorful and aromatic Kenyan-inspired dish made with chicken, fluffy rice, and a blend of spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastcut into bite-sized pieces
- ●1 cup fluffy riceuncooked
- ●1 teaspoon kenyanKenyan spice blend (or substitute with a combination of cumin and coriander)
- ●2 tablespoons butteryunsalted butter, softened
- ●1 cup pilafuncooked
Instructions
- 1
Heat the buttery in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken breast to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add more buttery to the skillet if needed, then add the kenyan and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 5
Add the pilaf to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until lightly toasted.
- 6
Add the fluffy rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the pilaf and kenyan.
- 7
Add 2 cups of water to the skillet and bring to a boil.
- 8
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 9
Fluff the pilaf with a fork and stir in the cooked chicken.
- 10
Season with salt to taste, and serve hot.