Kenyan Chicken Pilaf
A flavorful and nutritious Kenyan-inspired dish made with chicken, rice, and spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breast
- ●1 cup long-grain rice
- ●1 medium onion
- ●2 cloves garlic
- ●2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ●1 teaspoon curry powder
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken breast and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
- 5
Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Add the tomato paste and curry powder and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Add the rice to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 8
Add 2 cups of water to the skillet and bring to a boil.
- 9
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- 10
Fluff the pilaf with a fork and stir in the cooked chicken.
- 11
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.