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Pilaf with Zesty Chicken and Dates
A flavorful and aromatic pilaf dish with zesty chicken and sweet dates, a perfect meal for a busy evening.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 lb Chicken breastBoneless and skinless
- ●1 cup PilafUncooked
- ●1/2 cup DatesPitted
- ●2 tsp Zesty seasoningAvailable in most supermarkets
- ●2 tbsp Olive oilFor sautéing
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Rinse the chicken and season with zesty seasoning. Set aside.
- 3
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sauté the chicken until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 6
While the chicken cooks, prepare the pilaf according to package instructions.
- 7
Fluff the cooked pilaf with a fork and set aside.
- 8
Add the pitted dates to the skillet with the chicken and toss to combine.
- 9
Serve the chicken and dates over the prepared pilaf.
- 10
Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.