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Arpa Şehriyeli Pilav
Easy 1 hr 1 min~280 kcal 5/10
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Orzo Pilaf with Chicken
This Yozgat-style pilaf cooks chicken and orzo into a warm home-style main.
Easy⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 4~308 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 25 min cook 10 min rest
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 45 min- Prep10 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 450 g chicken breast
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) orzo
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) butter
- 2.5 glass(~500 ml) water
- 1 pcs onion
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) tomato paste
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) olive oil
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) salt
- 0.5 dessert spoon(~5 ml) black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken breast into 2 cm cubes and season with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil and butter in a wide pot and sear the chicken over high heat for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the finely chopped onion and cook over medium heat for 4 minutes; add crushed garlic and tomato paste and fry for 1 minute.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the orzo and toast for 2 minutes until golden.
2 min02:00 - 5
Add 2.5 cups hot water; when it boils, cover and cook over low heat for 13 minutes until absorbed.
13 min13:00 - 6
Remove from heat, cover with a clean towel, rest for 10 minutes, fluff with a fork, and serve.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Toast the orzo in butter until golden; if it darkens too much, the pilaf turns bitter. Chicken cooking liquid doubles the aroma if used instead of water.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with cacik or shepherd salad.
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)
~308
kcal calories
22
g protein
25
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 30%Carbs 34%Fat 36%
GI 32 · Low GIGL 8 · Low GL
3.7g
Sugar
3.8g
Fiber
1270.4mg
Sodium
5.5g
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)
6/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- 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 Orzo Pilaf with Chicken make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Orzo Pilaf with Chicken take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 25 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 45 minutes in total.Is Orzo Pilaf with Chicken difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Orzo Pilaf with Chicken have?
Approximately 308 kcal per serving. Protein: 22g, carbs: 25g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Orzo Pilaf with Chicken contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Orzo Pilaf with Chicken need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.Is Orzo Pilaf with Chicken filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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