Azerbaijani

Azerbaijani Plov with Chicken and Apricot Rice

Name: Azerbaijani Plov with Chicken and Apricot Rice
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Azerbaijani
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken thighs, bone-in; 1 cup apricots, pitted and halved; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 1/4 cup carrots, grated; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup rice; 1 1/2 cups water

Azerbaijani plov with chicken, apricot, and spiced rice for a sweet and savory dish.

100 minutes4 servings

Method

In a pot, heat olive oil, add onion, carrots, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes.
Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Add apricots and water. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Add rice, stir, and cook for 15 minutes. Serve hot.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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