Ethiopian-Style Wholesome Chicken Pilaf
A flavorful and nutritious pilaf dish from Ethiopia made with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastboneless and skinless
- ●1 cup wholesome riceuncooked
- ●1 teaspoon pilaf seasoningstore-bought or homemade
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●1 medium carrotchopped
- ●1 cup green beansfresh or frozen
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor cooking
- ●to taste saltfor seasoning
- ●to taste pepperfor seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add the chopped carrot and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the chicken breast to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- 5
Add the pilaf seasoning to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 6
Add the uncooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the chicken and vegetables.
- 7
Add 2 cups of water to the skillet and bring to a boil.
- 8
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 9
Stir in the chopped green beans and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until tender.
- 10
Season the pilaf with salt and pepper to taste.
- 11
Serve hot and enjoy!