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Arpa Şehriyeli Pilav
Easy 1 hr 1 min~280 kcal 5/10
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Rice Pilaf with Chicken and Green Lentils
This Yozgat-style pilaf cooks rice, chicken, and lentils into a simple filling main.
Easy⏱️ 1 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 4~308 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 30 min cook 30 min rest
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 1 h 25 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating30 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) rice
- 400 g chicken breast
- 1 glass(~200 ml) cooked green lentils
- 2.5 glass(~500 ml) water
- 1 pcs onion
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) butter
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) olive oil
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) salt
- 0.5 dessert spoon(~5 ml) black pepper
- 0.5 dessert spoon(~5 ml) cumin, optional
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the rice in warm salted water for 20 minutes, then drain and rinse.
20 min20:00 - 2
Cut the chicken breast into 2 cm cubes and season with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Heat butter and olive oil in a pot; soften the finely chopped onion for 4 minutes, add crushed garlic, and turn for 30 seconds.
4 min04:30 - 4
Add the chicken and saute over high heat for 5 minutes until the outside turns white; sprinkle with optional cumin.
5 min05:00 - 5
Add the drained rice and turn for 2 minutes until the grains are translucent; add the cooked green lentils and 2.5 cups hot water.
2 min02:00 - 6
Once boiling, cover and cook over low heat for 15 to 18 minutes until the water is absorbed; rest for 10 minutes off the heat and serve.
18 min18:00
💡 Tip: Boil and drain the lentils first; if added raw, the rice can overcook while lentils stay hard. Soaking the rice in warm salted water keeps the grains firm.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with cold yogurt and a tomato, cucumber, and parsley salad.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~308
kcal calories
23
g protein
27
g carbs
11
g fat
Protein 31%Carbs 36%Fat 33%
GI 36 · Low GIGL 10 · Low GL
2.2g
Sugar
5.7g
Fiber
1241.3mg
Sodium
3g
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 Rice Pilaf with Chicken and Green Lentils make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Rice Pilaf with Chicken and Green Lentils take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 30 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 85 minutes in total.Is Rice Pilaf with Chicken and Green Lentils difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Rice Pilaf with Chicken and Green Lentils have?
Approximately 308 kcal per serving. Protein: 23g, carbs: 27g, fat: 11g.Which allergens does Rice Pilaf with Chicken and Green Lentils contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Rice Pilaf with Chicken and Green Lentils need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.Is Rice Pilaf with Chicken and Green Lentils 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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