Halal Chicken and Vegetable Pilaf

Halal Chicken and Vegetable Pilaf is a flavorful and wholesome dish that combines tender chicken with fragrant rice and a medley of colorful vegetables, making it a perfect one-pot meal. This dish is not only satisfying but also a delightful representation of Halal American cuisine.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 250 grams, diced
• Basmati rice - 1 cup (200 grams), rinsed
• Chicken broth - 2 cups (480 ml)
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Green peas - 1/2 cup (75 grams)
• Onion - 1 small, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon, or to taste
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon, or to taste
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic and diced chicken to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in the diced carrot, bell pepper, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
4. Add the rinsed basmati rice to the skillet and stir well to combine with the chicken and vegetables.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. After 15 minutes, add the green peas, fluff the pilaf with a fork, and cover again. Let it sit for another 5 minutes off the heat.
7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, promoting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the variety of vegetables.

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