Richly fragrant golden saffron rice pilaf (pilau) that's delicately scented with rose water & studded with pistachios, almonds, and sultanas, combined with moist, tender chunks of chicken infused with lemon, yogurt and musky spices: this is a FABULOUS one-dish meal! Inspired by a Nigella Lawson recipe, from one of her cookbooks. Wonderful served warm, or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Provided by BecR2400
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Marinate the chicken in the yogurt, lemon, cinnamon, small pinch of garam masala, and grated ginger for about 1 hour. Soak the saffron threads in the chicken stock.
- Shake the excess marinade off the chicken. In a large Dutch oven or Le Creuset over medium-high heat, fry the meat with a spoonful or so of oil (do this in batches so that the chicken becomes nicely golden in color). Remove chicken and browned bits to a plate, cover with aluminum foil to keep warm and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt the butter with 1 tablespoon of the oil and add the rice, stirring to coat until glossy. Pour in the saffron and chicken stock, add the sultanas, cardamom pods, rose water, lemon juice and zest and bring the pan to the boil, then clamp on the lid and turn the heat down to very low. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, by which time the rice should have absorbed the liquid and be cooked through.
- Add the chicken and the browned bits to the rice, stirring gently to combine.
- Toast the almonds by shaking them in a dry frying pan over a medium heat until they color and begin to give off their fragrance, then add to the pilaf along with the chopped parsley. Pile everything onto a plate and add a fabulously green sprinkling of slivered or roughly chopped pistachios.
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Abdul majid kathira
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken rice pilau, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicke
Oppo A15
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection. The saffron and cardamom really make the dish special.
Leehart Channel
[email protected]This recipe was really easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken and rice.
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[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and flavorful, and the rice is always cooked perfectly. I love the combination of spices, especially the cardamom. It gives the dish a really unique and delicious
Takisha Williams
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's because I added too much cayenne pepper. Other than that, it was a really good recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful.
Precious Makwakwa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken rice pilau, but this recipe changed my mind. The saffron and cardamom gave it a really unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Md nour Hasan
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken and rice.
Shahzia Khalid
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The saffron and cardamom really made the dish special.
SRABON King
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of spices, especially the cardamom. It gave the dish a really unique and delicious flavor.
Vida Adjei
[email protected]This chicken rice pilau was an absolute delight! The saffron and cardamom gave it a wonderfully aromatic flavor, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this aga