Chestnuts with chicken
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. I want to share a very simple recipe for cooking chestnuts with chicken, pumpkin, rice, and dried fruits. Essentially, it's my personal take on an Eastern-style pilaf. This dish is perfect for breakfast, afternoon snack, or a hearty dinner. I hope you'll enjoy it. The finished dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Cut the chicken meat into pieces and lightly fry in oil. Transfer the chicken to a pot and add a glass of water. Simmer over low heat.
- 2
Step 2
Place the chestnuts in boiling water to remove the skin. Slice the onion into half-rings.
- 3
Step 3
Prepare the dried fruits. You can soak them in water beforehand to make them softer. Peel the pumpkin.
- 4
Step 4
Transfer the dried fruits and pumpkin to a saucepan, sauté together with the chestnuts. Be sure to add water.
- 5
Step 5
Transfer the dried fruits, chestnuts, and pumpkin to the tender chicken. Also add the lightly fried onions. Simmer everything together for half an hour.
- 6
Step 6
Combine the cooked rice with the filling and serve the dish.