Indian-Style Chicken and Pilaf
A flavorful and aromatic chicken pilaf dish inspired by Indian cuisine. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastboneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ●1 cup pilafuncooked
- ●2 tablespoons butterymelted
- ●1 large onion juicyfinely chopped
- ●2 cloves thaiminced garlic
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of melted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute.
- 5
Add the uncooked pilaf to the skillet and stir to combine with the onion and garlic mixture.
- 6
Add 2 cups of water to the skillet and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the pilaf is cooked and fluffy.
- 8
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the pilaf.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve hot and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.