CHICKEN AND CHICKPEA RICE PILAF
This started with a regular rice pilaf recipe that just expanded to include various beans and meats. Eventually this became my favorite combination. The rice turns crispy and crunchy when done right, with just the right amount of spice to keep you going back for more. This is a pretty time-consuming and labor-intensive dish, but after trial and error, as well as a little personal touch, it becomes a delicious weekly addiction.
Provided by dejan tadic
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 1h29m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Melt butter with oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Add chickpeas and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until translucent and coated in oil, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Season drumsticks with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook drumsticks until skin is golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Pour chicken broth into a deep saucepan and bring to a boil. Season with remaining salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; add thyme. Reduce heat to a simmer.
- Transfer chickpea-rice mixture to an oven-proof cast iron skillet. Pour in the chicken broth and mix. Place drumsticks on top and cover skillet tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove aluminum foil, raise oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C); continue baking until rice is crispy on top, 10 to 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1376 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
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Khateeb ullah safi Safi
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Md Kayes
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will be making it again and again.
Mila Bowman
[email protected]5 stars!
Samuel Esquivel
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chicken and chickpea rice pilaf.
D Bug
[email protected]Overall, this was a great recipe. The chicken and chickpeas were cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful.
Roshan Tiwary
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.
Karl Washington
[email protected]I love how flavorful this dish was. The chicken was tender and the chickpeas were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Fahad Niazi
[email protected]This was my first time making rice pilaf and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was ready in no time.
Nurudeen Abdullah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chickpeas and rice were a great addition and the spices were just right.
Sheraz Mahar
[email protected]This chicken and chickpea rice pilaf was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.