Easy Chicken Pilaf (One Pot Romanian Healthy Comfort Food)
Chicken pilaf is a healthy and comforting classic Romanian one pot meal that's easy to make and on the table in no time.
Servings 8
Calories 347kcal
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1.5 cups white rice
- 1 leek finely sliced
- 3 carrots cut into medallions
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 0.5 cup parsley chopped
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon dried summer savory or substitute thyme
- 1 tablespoon no sodium chicken bouillon cube
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons white pepper
- 3 teaspoons salt or more to taste*
- 5 cups water 1250ml
Instructions
- Heat the oil in the pot over medium-high heat.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the salt evenly over the chicken drumsticks.
- Sear the chicken drumsticks until lightly browned.
- Add the leek and sauté alongside the chicken drumsticks until reduced and aromatic.
- Dissolve the bouillon cube in 4 cups of water along with the salt, savory, black pepper, and white pepper.
- Add the carrots, peas, parsley and rice to the pot then pour in the water.
- Cover and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes then add the rest of the water and gently stir to mix in and make sure the bottom isn't sticking.
- Cover again and cook for another 15-20 minutes or until the chicken and carrots are fork tender.
Notes
- * I used 4 teaspoons of salt for this recipe and it was a good amount for me. Start with 3 and add more to your taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1131mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4457IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mg