Venezuelan Chicken and Rice Pilaf
A flavorful and aromatic dish from Venezuela, combining chicken, rice, and spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- ●1 cup uncooked white ricerinse before using
- ●1 tsp pilaf seasoningstore-bought or homemade
- ●2 tbsp olive oilfor cooking
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tbsp tomato pastecanned
- ●2 cups chicken brothlow-sodium
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, 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 chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 6
Stir in the pilaf seasoning, tomato paste, and chicken broth.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 8
Add the uncooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 9
Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 10
Cover the skillet and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 11
Fluff the pilaf with a fork and serve hot.