Chicken and rice Pilaf

Enjoy a flavorful chicken and rice pilaf that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's a simple, delicious dish where the vegetables and juices in the rice keep the chicken moist.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: asian fusion

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 1228kcal

Author: Lei

Ingredients

3 chicken drumsticks
2 garlic bulbs cut off the tops
1 onion finely chopped
2 carrots shredded
1 cup rice
1 cup oil
2 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat, add chicken drumsticks and garlic bulbs, fry for five minutes to brown all over. Set aside chicken and garlic.
Add the onion and cook until lightly brown. Stir in the shredded carrot and cook until soft.
Add chicken,garlic,rice, salt and pepper to pan; stir to combine. Add 2 cups water, bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover, simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
Stir in lemon juice and serve.

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