Best Fruity Chicken Rice Pilaf Recipes

Basmati Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruits and Almonds image

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1½ cups basmati rice
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup finely chopped yellow onions, from one small onion
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cloves garlic, minced
2¼ cups water
1¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup dried fruit, such as currants, raisins or finely chopped dried apricots
¼ cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted in a small dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes

Steps:

Place the rice in a medium bowl and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Using your hands, gently swish the grains to release any excess starch. Carefully pour off the water, leaving the rice in the bowl. Repeat four to five times, until the water runs almost clear. Using a fine mesh strainer, drain the water from rice. Place the strainer over a bowl and set aside.
Melt the butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring regularly, until softened but not browned, about 4 minutes. Add the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds longer. Add the rice to the pot, and cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes. Add the water, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. Off the heat, remove the lid and sprinkle the dried fruit over the rice (do not mix in). Place the lid over the pot and let stand for 10 minutes. Toss in the toasted almonds, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378, Fat 12g, Carbohydrate 60g, Protein 7g, SaturatedFat 6g, Sugar 2g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 740mg, Cholesterol 23mg

One-Tray Chicken with Rice Pilaf image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 bone-in chicken thighs, breasts or legs (you can also use pork chops, tenderloins, T-bone steaks, etc.)
4 cloves garlic
2 sweet potatoes or any other kind of potato or root vegetable, cut into quarters or large chunks
1 lemon, cut into quarters
1 onion or fennel bulb, leek or cabbage, cut into quarters or large chunks
1/4 cup olive or other oil
1 tablespoon sturdy herb, such as rosemary, thyme, etc., optional
1 tablespoon of your favorite spice mix (I'm going with Old Bay seafood seasoning for this one)
1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
1 tablespoon olive or other oil
1/2 cup diced onion
2 cups stock or water
Salt

Steps:

For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Put the chicken, garlic, potatoes, lemon, onion, oil, herb and spice mix in a large bowl and toss thoroughly to coat everything.
Spread the mixture on a sheet tray and cook until the chicken is cooked through to 160 degrees F, about 30 minutes. Cook pork to 150 degrees F and beef to desired doneness, 125 degrees F for medium rare.
For the rice pilaf: Meanwhile, heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and oil and toast the rice for 1 minute. Add the onion and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Add the stock or water and a pinch of salt and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Shut off the heat and let the pilaf sit for a couple of minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve with the chicken and vegetables.

Fruity Chicken Rice Pilaf image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound ground chicken or turkey breast
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
2 cups water
1 package (6 1/4 ounces) fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix with herbs
1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1/2 cup chopped dried peaches or apricots
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or cinnamon

Steps:

Spray 3-quart saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook chicken and onions in saucepan about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in water and seasoning packet from rice mix. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low.
Stir in rice, cherries, peaches and nutmeg. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until rice is tender and fruits are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg