Description
This Ukrainian Chicken Plov, a delightful rice pilaf dish, brings together tender chicken, fluffy rice, and savory vegetables in a harmonious blend of flavors. Perfect for a comforting family meal or a casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 large chicken breast (cut into ½-inch x 1-inch pieces)
Rice and Vegetables:
- 2 cups white rice (rinsed well and drained)
- 1 large carrot (grated)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
Seasonings and Others:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 ½ cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken until golden and fully cooked.
- Add Vegetables: Sauté onion until softened, add carrot, and cook.
- Incorporate Butter and Ketchup: Add butter and ketchup, stir until combined.
- Add Rice and Seasoning: Mix in rice, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Cook the Plov: Either use a rice cooker or stovetop method to cook the rice with broth until done.
- Serve: Fluff rice with a fork and serve warm.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like peas or bell peppers for variation.
- Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- Make sure the rice is well-rinsed to prevent it from becoming too sticky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Rice Cooker
- Cuisine: Ukrainian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Ukrainian Chicken Plov, Chicken Rice Pilaf, Rice Pilaf Recipe, Ukrainian Recipe
