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Bulgarian Chicken and Rice Pilaf

A fragrant rice dish cooked with chicken, onions, and herbs, served as a side or main course.

30 minutes4 servings
Bulgarian Chicken and Rice Pilaf
Photo: Mizu basyo at Japanese Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add chicken and cook until browned.
  2. Stir in rice, broth, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Check that rice is tender and chicken is cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  4. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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