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Persian-style Chicken Pilaf | Marion's Kitchen

Name: Persian-style Chicken Pilaf | Marion's Kitchen
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: large pinch of saffron strands; 1 tbsp olive oil; 500g (1 lb) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks; ½ tsp sea salt; 1 cinnamon stick; 6 green cardamom pods; a generous grinding of black pepper; 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses; ⅓ cup raisins; 2 cups basmati rice; 2½ cups chicken stock; 30g (1 oz) unsalted butter; 1 cup Greek yoghurt; arils from ½ pomegranate (optional); Herbed olive oil; 3 tbsp pine nuts, roughly chopped; ¼ cup finely chopped parsley, plus extra to garnish; ¼ cup finely chopped dill, plus extra to garnish; 2 tbsp crispy fried shallots, plus extra to garnish; zest of 1 lemon; juice of ½ lemon; 1 tsp sea salt

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

30m

This Persian-style Chicken Pilaf is a fragrant and flavorful dish featuring tender chunks of chicken, aromatic spices, and sweet raisins. The addition of pomegranate molasses adds a tangy kick, while the herbed olive oil and crispy fried shallots provide a crunchy and flavorful finish. Perfect for a special dinner.

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Servings: 4

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large pinch of saffron strands

500g (1 lb) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks

6 green cardamom pods

a generous grinding of black pepper

3 tbsp pomegranate molasses

2½ cups chicken stock

30g (1 oz) unsalted butter

arils from ½ pomegranate (optional)

3 tbsp pine nuts, roughly chopped

¼ cup finely chopped parsley, plus extra to garnish

¼ cup finely chopped dill, plus extra to garnish

2 tbsp crispy fried shallots, plus extra to garnish

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,220kcal

61%
Fat

35g

1%
Saturated Fat

9g

0%
Carbohydrates

168g

8%
Fiber

11g

0%
Sugar

30g

1%
Protein

56g

2%
Cholesterol

132mg

6%
Sodium

1,176mg

58%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Persian-style Chicken Pilaf | Marion's Kitchen

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