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Persian chicken pilaf

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Categories: Central Asian, Chicken, Exotic, Persian, Poultry
Yield: 4
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Ingredients:
3 tbspExtra Virgin Olive Oil
1 lbsBoneless, skinless chicken
-breast in ? pieces
1 tspPaprika
1/2 tspCinnamon
1 pinchCardamom
1 largeOnion, chopped
6 1/4 ozPkg Chicken Rice Pilaf Mix *
2 cupReduced sodium chicken broth
1/2 cupDried apricots
2 tbspGrated orange zest
1/2 cupSlivered almonds, toasted
-till fragrant
Procedures:
1* obviously the recipe recommends using near east pilaf mix, but any packaged mix will do.
2Toss chicken with paprika, cinnamon and cardamom.
3In large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
4Add the chicken, cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5Remove from skillet, set aside.
6In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
7Add onion; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8Stir in rice pilaf mix, contents of spice sack, broth, apricots, and orange zest; bring to a boil.
9Cover; reduce heat to low.
10Simmer 15 minutes.
11Stir in reserved chicken and almonds.
12Cover; continue to simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
13Notes : from a near east rice advertising section in bon appetit 9/95 makes 4 servings
 
 
 
 

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