Rice Pilaf With Chicken Breasts, Raisins and Apricots

A community recipe by Vishinka

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Introduction

Here is the recipe of fruited pilaf with plenty of flavors. I prepared this recipe for my guests who seemed to appreciate it.

Rice Pilaf With Chicken Breasts, Raisins and Apricots

Ingredients

Serves: 6-8

18 ounces long grain rice
1 broth cube (poultry or vegetable)
olive oil
butter
2 onions (cut into small slices)
4 carrots (cut into small cubes)
6 chicken breasts
½ cup raisins
½ cup dried apricots
salt
pepper
paprika
chili powder
turmeric
fresh parsley (leaves)

Method

Rice Pilaf With Chicken Breasts, Raisins and Apricots is a community recipe submitted by Vishinka and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

Melt butter and olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions, carrots. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
Then add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown.
Then add raisin and apricots. Mix together and cook over low heat 2-3 minutes.
In another saucepan cook rice with spices. Add some stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Combine chicken breasts and rice together in a large bowl or a flat dish and it is ready t be served!
Decorate with parsley leaves.