Kid-Friendly Chicken Pilaf – Simple, Flavorful, and Comforting
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
For the Pilaf:
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Cut the chicken breasts into cubes.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
- Add 1 tbsp olive oil and mix well to coat.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
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Sauté the Vegetables:
- In the same pan, add another 1–2 tbsp oil.
- Sauté the chopped onion and diced or grated carrot for 2–3 minutes, until slightly softened.
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Cook the Pilaf:
- Add the rinsed rice to the vegetables and stir for a minute.
- Pour in 4 cups of water and add a pinch of salt.
- Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer until the rice absorbs the liquid (about 15–20 minutes).
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Finish the Dish:
- Once the rice is nearly done, add the cooked chicken back to the pan.
- Stir gently and let simmer for another 10 minutes on low heat to let the flavors combine.
