A classic Turkish chicken pilaf folds shredded poached chicken into rice cooked in its own broth.
15 min prep 50 min cook 67 min rest
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Boil the chicken breast for 30 minutes and strain, reserving the broth.
Soak the rice in warm salted water for 15 minutes, then rinse.
Heat the butter and vegetable oil in a pot and toast the rice for 4 minutes.
Add the hot chicken stock, salt, and black pepper, then lower the heat when it boils.
Cook covered for 18 minutes, remove from heat, and steam for 10 minutes.
Shred the boiled chicken, mix with the rice, and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Soaking the rice in warm salted water for 15 minutes helps the grains stay separate.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with cacik and roasted green peppers.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~420
kcal calories
28
g protein
42
g carbs
15
g fat
0.4g
Sugar
0.2g
Fiber
1960.4mg
Sodium
7.4g
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.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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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