Gluten-Free Turkish Chicken and Rice Pilaf
A flavorful and comforting Turkish-inspired chicken and rice dish, made entirely gluten-free with rice and aromatic spices. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- about 680 g Chicken Thighs
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1.5 cups Long-Grain Rice
- 3 cups Chicken Broth
- 0.5 cup Dried Apricots
- 0.25 cup Raisins
- 0.25 cup Almonds
- 0.5 tsp Cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp Allspice
- 0.75 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and brown on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
- 2Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3Stir in rice, cinnamon, and allspice. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 4Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, return chicken to the pot, and cover. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- 5Stir in dried apricots, raisins, and almonds. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
- 6Fluff the rice with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
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