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Medium 40 min~410 kcal 6/10
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Chicken Rice with Barberries
Saffron rice, chicken, and tart barberries make this Tehran pilaf bright, buttery, and festive.
Medium⏱️ 2 hr 29 min📖 1 min readServes 6~480 kcal🇮🇷 Iranian🌍 Full translation
24 min prep 46 min cook 79 min rest
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 2 h 29 min- Prep24 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h 19 min
- Cooking46 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) rice
- 600 gr chicken thighs
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) barberries
- 1 tutam saffron
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) butter
- 1 adet onion
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) salt
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) tomato paste
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) turmeric
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the rice in salted water for 30 minutes and drain.
30 min30:00 - 2
Cook the chicken thighs with the onion for 25 minutes until tender.
25 min25:00 - 3
Soak the saffron in 3 tablespoons hot water for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Boil the rice, then steam it with butter and saffron for 18 minutes.
18 min18:00 - 5
Turn the barberries in butter for 1 minute and scatter over the chicken pilaf.
1 min01:00
💡 Tip: Turning the barberries briefly prevents the sour berries from burning.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with yogurt and fresh herbs.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~480
kcal calories
27
g protein
62
g carbs
15
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 51%Fat 27%
GI 40 · Low GIGL 25 · High GL
1.2g
Sugar
1.4g
Fiber
509.2mg
Sodium
3.6g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
7/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Chicken Rice with Barberries make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Chicken Rice with Barberries take?
Prep 24 minutes, cooking 46 minutes, including 79 minutes of passive resting; 149 minutes in total.Is Chicken Rice with Barberries difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Chicken Rice with Barberries have?
Approximately 480 kcal per serving. Protein: 27g, carbs: 62g, fat: 15g.Which allergens does Chicken Rice with Barberries contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Chicken Rice with Barberries belong to?
This recipe belongs to Iranian cuisine.How many ingredients does Chicken Rice with Barberries need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.Is Chicken Rice with Barberries filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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