Chicken, Squash and Coriander Pilaf

Chicken, Squash, and Coriander Pilaf is a beautiful blend of tender chicken, hearty squash and fragrant coriander, creating a combination of flavours and textures that delight the palate. With a fusion of Middle Eastern and South Asian influences, this dish offers a unique and satisfying culinary experience.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Servings People

Ingredients

2 tsp sunflower oil
250 g wholegrain rice rinsed in several changes of water, then drained
2 tsp mild curry powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
750 ml water
1 medium courgette yellow or green/thinly sliced
2 large chicken breasts skinless
2 tbsp flaked almonds
1/2 medium lemon juiced
1/4 bunch coriander leaves
300 g squash butternut etc
ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350F/gas mark 4.
Heat the sunflower oil in an ovenproof casserole or baking dish set over a medium heat until hot.
2 tsp sunflower oil
Stir in the rice and sauté in the oil for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Sprinkle over the spices and cook for a further 2 minutes until fragrant.
250 g wholegrain rice, 2 tsp mild curry powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, ground black pepper
Cover with the water, stirring well. Bring to the boil before arranging the courgette, squash and chicken on top of the rice.
750 ml water, 2 large chicken breasts, 300 g squash, 1 medium courgette
Loosely cover the dish with aluminium foil and transfer to the oven, baking for about 30 minutes until the rice has absorbed the water and the chicken is cooked through.
Remove from the oven and discard the foil. Sprinkle almonds on top and return the dish to the oven for 7-10 minutes until the almonds are golden-brown.
2 tbsp flaked almonds
Remove from the oven. Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it cool for 5 minutes before shredding between two forks.
Stir some lemon juice into the pilaf and fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains.
1/2 medium lemon
Top with the shredded chicken and garnish with some coriander leaves before serving.
1/4 bunch coriander leaves

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