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Chicken Pilaf

Name: Chicken Pilaf
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts (or 2 thighs); 1 large onion; 1 large carrot; 1 red bell pepper; 1 small celery root (optional); 1.5 cups short-grain rice; 6–7 cups chicken stock (or water); 2 tbsp oil; 1 bay leaf; salt and pepper to taste; fresh parsley for serving

Chicken pilaf is a traditional Romanian dish, slowly cooked with rice, vegetables, and chicken. The texture is creamy and the flavor rich and comforting.

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Servings

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Prep

25 min

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Cook

50 min

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Total

1 h 15 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

4 servings chicken pilaf (~1.6 kg)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Keeps for 2-3 days refrigerated, reheat with a little water.

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Freezer

Can be frozen for 2-3 months, thaw and reheat gradually.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 400 g)

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Calories

718 kcal

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Protein

28 g

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Fat

18 g

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Carbohydrates

100 g

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Fiber

1 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Homemade pickles

🥂Coleslaw or green salad

🥂Yogurt or sour cream

🥂Dry white wine

💡Variations

With mushrooms: add 150 g sliced mushrooms for extra flavor.

With peas: add 100 g green peas in the last 10 minutes.

With saffron: add a pinch of saffron for color and aroma.