Beetroot-style Chicken Pilaf
Main Dishes | European cuisine
⏳ Time
1 hour
🥕 Ingredients
5
🍽️ Servings
4
Description
Beetroot-style Chicken Pilaf
Ingredients
- Poultry - 6 pieces
- Long-Grain Rice - 8.8 oz
- Onion - 1 piece
- Carrot - 1 piece
- Garlic - 2 cloves
Step by Step guide
Step 1
If you have a whole chicken, start by cutting it up. Separate the wings, thighs, and drumsticks, which we will use for the pilaf. Next, rinse them in cold water and dry with a paper towel! Set aside and let's prepare the carrot and onion. The other parts of the chicken will also come in handy! The fillet can be used for many different dishes! For example, for homemade stew, which I will prepare tomorrow) The remaining chicken parts are great for making broth!
Step 2
Peel the carrot and onion. Grate the carrot and chop the onion into small pieces.
Step 3
Now for the fun part! Place a non-stick saucepan on the stove, heat it over high heat, add a little vegetable or olive oil, and add the chicken pieces.
Step 4
Sear the pieces on high heat on both sides until they turn white (about 3-5 minutes), then add your favorite spices! I recommend not neglecting them, as spices give the pilaf a rich aroma and flavor! I usually use ground red and black pepper, paprika, cumin, and turmeric.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion and carrot to our fragrant chicken pieces. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
Step 6
Next, add 200-250 grams of rice. If your rice is parboiled (usually indicated on the packaging), you do not need to rinse it! So, immediately add it to our saucepan and spread it out in an even layer! Do not stir it at all!
Step 7
Now pour hot water over our future pilaf so that the water level is slightly above the level of the pilaf. Add a bay leaf, 2 cloves of garlic, and cover our saucepan with a lid. Let the pilaf cook over low heat for 25-35 minutes. Every 10-15 minutes, you can check the dish and add a little water if it completely evaporates.
Step 8
After half an hour, open the lid, enjoy the aroma, and take in the aesthetic pleasure! (You can call your family and friends to relax as well!) Next, remove the bay leaf and garlic from the pilaf; they have served their purpose and are no longer needed! Stir our wonderful dish, serve it on plates, add some herbs, and enjoy! Our beetroot-style chicken pilaf is ready! Bon appétit!!!
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