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Butter Chicken Pilaf

Name: Butter Chicken Pilaf
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 450 g Diced chicken thigh; 1.5 cup Rice; 2 tbsp Butter; 3 cup Water; 1 tsp Salt; 1 Onion; 2 clove Garlic; 0.5 dessert spoon Black pepper; 0.5 bunch Parsley

This Ardahan-style main cooks chicken and rice with butter into a hearty plate.

Easy⏱️ 32 min📖 1 min readServes 4~322 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

12 min prep 20 min cook

#High Protein
#One-Pot

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Total 32 min

Prep12 min
Cooking20 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Quick:

450 g Diced chicken thigh
1.5 cup(~300 ml) Rice
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
3 cup(~600 ml) Water
1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
1 Onion
2 clove Garlic
0.5 dessert spoon(~5 ml) Black pepper
0.5 bunch Parsley

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Instructions

1
Dice the onion, crush the garlic, finely chop the parsley, and wash and drain the rice.
2
Melt half the butter in a pot over medium heat and cook the onion for 4 minutes until lightly pink; turn the garlic for 30 seconds, add the chicken thigh pieces, and sear every side for 6 minutes.
10 min
10:30
3
Add the drained rice to the pot and turn it with the chicken for 2 minutes.
2 min
02:00
4
Add 3 cups hot water, salt, and black pepper, then close the lid.
5
Cook the pilaf over low heat for 14 minutes, until it absorbs its water.
14 min
14:00
6
Add the remaining butter, cover the lid with a cloth, and let it steam for 5 minutes.
5 min
05:00
7
Portion onto a serving plate, sprinkle parsley on top, and serve hot.

💡 Tip: Soak the rice in warm salted water for 30 minutes, then wash it; the starch leaves and the grains stay separate. Skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs deepen the pilaf aroma.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Transfer to a serving plate, sprinkle finely chopped parsley on top, and serve with cacik or shepherd's 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 C
Vitamin B12
Folate

Nutrition (per serving)

~322

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 30%Carbs 30%Fat 40%

GI 38 · Low GIGL 9 · Low GL

1.3g

Sugar

1.8g

Fiber

733.8mg

Sodium

8.4g

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.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

6/10

Strong 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 Butter Chicken Pilaf make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Butter Chicken Pilaf take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 32 minutes in total.
Is Butter Chicken Pilaf difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.
How many calories does Butter Chicken Pilaf have?
Approximately 322 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 24g, fat: 14g.
Which allergens does Butter Chicken Pilaf contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Butter Chicken Pilaf need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
Is Butter Chicken Pilaf 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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Instructions

Dice the onion, crush the garlic, finely chop the parsley, and wash and drain the rice.

Melt half the butter in a pot over medium heat and cook the onion for 4 minutes until lightly pink; turn the garlic for 30 seconds, add the chicken thigh pieces, and sear every side for 6 minutes.

10 min

10:30

Add the drained rice to the pot and turn it with the chicken for 2 minutes.

2 min

02:00

Add 3 cups hot water, salt, and black pepper, then close the lid.

Cook the pilaf over low heat for 14 minutes, until it absorbs its water.

14 min

14:00

Add the remaining butter, cover the lid with a cloth, and let it steam for 5 minutes.

5 min

05:00

Portion onto a serving plate, sprinkle parsley on top, and serve hot.

FAQ

How many servings does Butter Chicken Pilaf make?

This recipe serves 4.

How long does Butter Chicken Pilaf take?

Prep 12 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 32 minutes in total.

Is Butter Chicken Pilaf difficult?

This recipe is rated easy.

How many calories does Butter Chicken Pilaf have?

Approximately 322 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 24g, fat: 14g.

Which allergens does Butter Chicken Pilaf contain?

This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.

How many ingredients does Butter Chicken Pilaf need?

This recipe needs 9 ingredients.

Is Butter Chicken Pilaf 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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