Thai-Style Irish Chicken Pilaf
A flavorful and aromatic Thai-inspired pilaf dish featuring Irish chicken, rice, and a mix of spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Irish chicken breastboneless and skinless
- ●1/4 cup Thai basilchopped
- ●2 tablespoons coconut oilfor cooking
- ●2 teaspoons Thai red curry pastestore-bought or homemade
- ●1 cup long-grain riceuncooked
- ●2 cups chicken brothlow-sodium
- ●1 tablespoon fish sauceoptional
- ●1 tablespoon brown sugaroptional
- ●1 teaspoon saltto taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepperto taste
Instructions
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1. Heat coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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2. Add the chicken breast and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes per side.
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3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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4. Add the Thai red curry paste to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
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5. Add the rice to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until lightly toasted.
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6. Add the chicken broth, fish sauce, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
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7. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
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8. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
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9. Fluff the pilaf with a fork and stir in the chopped Thai basil.
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10. Slice the cooked chicken breast and serve on top of the pilaf.