Easy Microwave Chicken & Pistachio Pilaf |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Quick meal, great for week night cooking. I like to sprinkle some cracked pepper over when serving. Very tasty! Ingredients:
1 onion, chopped |
30 g butter |
1 tablespoon oil |
1 large garlic clove, crushed |
125 g chicken thigh fillets, chopped |
1 cup long grain rice |
1 red capsicum, seeds removed and chopped |
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups chicken broth |
1/2 cup pistachio nut |
50 g baby spinach leaves |
Directions:
1. Place first 4 ingredients in a large microwave safe dish. Cover with lid or plactic wrap. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 3 minutes.
2. Add chicken. Microwave, covered, on HIGH power for 3 minutes.
3. Stir in rice and capsicum. Pour in stock/broth, stirring well. Microwave, covered, on HIGH power for 12 minutes, stirring twice during cooking.
4. Lightly mix in nuts and spinach. Allow to stand, covered, for 3 minutes. Serve with crusty bread.
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