Pilaf with prunes and chicken
Description
I really hope you'll enjoy this recipe for pilaf with prunes and chicken, as it has never let me down—it's even loved by those who usually turn up their noses at rich, heavy dishes. This dish turns out juicy, aromatic, and surprisingly light, and by the way, it tastes great even cold. So no matter how you look at it, this simple recipe for pilaf with prunes and chicken will come in very handy during summer.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the ingredients. Wash, peel, and finely chop the onion and carrot.
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Step 2
2. Place a frying pan with vegetable oil over heat and sauté the vegetables in it. Meanwhile, mix the spices and seasonings together separately.
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Step 3
3. When the onion browns, reduce the heat, add the spices, and simmer together for 5 minutes, then add the chicken fillet. Simmer for another 10 minutes
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Step 4
4. Rinse the rice and soak the prunes in water. When the chicken is almost ready, add layers of rice, then add the prunes and garlic cloves.
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Step 5
5. Pour water over the rice, making sure it's about a finger's width above the rice level. Simmer covered for 20 minutes.
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Step 6
6. Now mix all the contents of the cauldron and serve onto plates. Ready!