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Chicken Pilaf with Lemon & Almonds The combination of flavours in this pilaf makes it a winner. Try adding your own vegetables like baby spinach.
Chicken Pilaf with Lemon & Almonds
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Recipe Ingredients

(Serves 4)

  • 2 tsp olive oil or cooking spray
  • 400 g skinless chicken breast fillet, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 pkt MAGGI Onion Soup Mix
  • 1 tsp MAGGI Chicken Stock Powder
  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 2 tbsp currants
  • 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil
  • freshly ground black pepper

How to make

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan.  Add chicken and cook until browned, stirring.  Remove chicken, set aside.

2. Add garlic, rice, lemon zest, MAGGI Onion Soup Mix, MAGGI Chicken Stock Powder and water to the pan.  Bring to the boil, stirring, then add chicken.  Cover.  Simmer over a very low heat for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.  Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

3. Stir in currants, almonds and parsley or basil.  Season with black pepper to taste and serve immediately with steamed green vegetables on the side.

Preparation time:
5 minutes

Cooking time:
25 minutes

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Chicken Pilaf with Lemon & Almonds

Average Quantity
per Serving
Energy (Kj)1087.6
Protein TOTAL (g)24.6
Fat TOTAL (g)13.9
- Saturated fats (g)3
Carbohydrates TOTAL (g)9
- Sugars (g)4.3
Sodium (mg)688
Dietary Fibre (g)1.2