Name: Turkish Rice Pilaf With Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken; 2 cups of rice; 1 tablespoon of butter; 3 cups of chicken broth; 4 teaspoons of salt

Turkish Rice Pilaf with Chicken is one of the most popular street delicacies. Prepared by finely shredded boiled chicken, this dish is often preferred for its flavor and satiety. Sold on the streets, this pilaf can also be enriched with different ingredients, such as corn and chickpeas. If the ingredients are ready, we can move on to the details of the chicken pilaf recipe that you cannot get enough of.

Turkish Rice Pilaf With Chicken

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Remove the skin completely, and cut the chicken into pieces.
Then put it in a pot and boil it in water. When the chicken is almost cooked, add 2 teaspoons of salt.
Wash and drain the rice. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pot. Add the rice to the pot. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until the rice turns transparent.
Add chicken broth and 2 teaspoons of salt, and cover the lid. Cook over low heat.
Shred the meat of the boiled chicken, add it to the pilaf, and serve. Enjoy your meal.

Expert Tips

If you wish, you can add 1 cup of boiled chickpeas to the pilaf with chicken.
If you want a grainy pilaf, fry the rice in oil for 5 minutes.
While the pilaf is resting, do not forget to cover it with a cloth so that it does not become mushy.
After boiling the chicken, you can drain the excess water and store it in jars. You can use the chicken broth both in your pilaf and in other recipes you like.
Black pepper will go well with the pilaf; you can add it while serving.

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