PERSIAN CHICKEN PILAF

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Make and share this Persian Chicken Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LikeItLoveIt

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in 1/2" pieces
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch cardamom
1 large onion, chopped
1 (6 1/4 ounce) package chicken rice pilaf mix
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dried apricot
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted till fragrant

Steps:

Toss chicken with paprika, cinnamon and cardamom.
In large nonstick skillet, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chicken, cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from skillet, set aside.
In same skillet, heat remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
Add onion; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in rice pilaf mix, contents of Spice Sack, broth, apricots, and orange zest; bring to a boil.
Cover; reduce heat to low.
Simmer 15 minutes.
Stir in reserved chicken and almonds.
Cover; continue to simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

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