Chicken pilaf in a frying pan

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan.

Step 2:

Cut the chicken fillet into small pieces and place in the heated oil. Fry for 5-7 minutes on all sides over high heat.

Step 3:

Finely dice the onion and cut the carrots into strips.

Step 4:

Add onion to the chicken, stir and fry for 2-3 minutes.

Step 5:

Rinse the rice well until the water runs clear.

Step 6:

Add carrots to the pan, stir and fry for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 7:

Add salt and spices for pilaf.

Step 8:

Pour in boiling water until it covers the meat and stir.

Step 9:

Place the washed rice on top, smooth it out and press lightly with a spatula.

Step 10:

Add more boiling water so that it comes 5 mm above the surface of the rice.

Step 11:

Cover the pan with a lid and simmer on the lowest heat for 30 minutes.

Step 12:

Insert a few cloves of garlic, close the lid again, turn off the gas and leave the pilaf under the lid for 20 minutes.

Step 13:

Stir the pilaf and serve.

Cooking tips

When rinsing rice, change the water several times to ensure the rice is fluffy.

Do not open the lid while the rice is cooking.