Fragrant, slightly sweet and full of warm spices, this speedy Persian-inspired pilaf is full of chicken, spinach, fruity cranberries and nutty pistachios.
Prep Time
10 min
Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Use within
2-3 days
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Water (61.33%), basmati rice(36.67%), sunflower oil
Allergens
Allergens highlighted by † (nut, gluten, soya)
In addition to the recipe specific allergen information provided, due to production and packing methods Gousto boxes may also contain low levels of the following allergens: Cereals containing gluten; Crustaceans; Eggs; Fish; Peanuts; Soya; Milk; Nuts: almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews ,pecan nuts ,brazil nuts, pistachio nuts, macadamia nuts; Celery; Sesame; Sulphur dioxide and Sulphites; Lupin; Molluscs; Mustard.
Cooking Instructions
Instructions for 2 people (double for 4)
1
Before you begin...
Get all your ingredients and equipment ready
Skim through these steps, then wash your fruit and veg
Note: Equipment and pan sizes vary. Make sure you cook food thoroughly (even if it takes you a little longer than 10 mins)
2
Now, let's get started!
Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick) with a generous knob of butter over a high heat
Once melted, add the diced chicken breast with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook for 1-2 min
3
Add the groundcumin, turmeric and roasted garlic paste to the pan and cook for 30 secs or until fragrant
4
Meanwhile, squeeze the pouch[es] of the steamed white basmati rice to separate the grains
Tear the top corner of the pouch[es] (just a little!) and microwave for 2 min or until piping hot
Tip: If you're cooking two pouches, pop them in together but increase the microwave cook time accordingly
5
Add the dried cranberries to the pan and cook for 30 secs further
6
Add the spinach and soy sauce to the pan and cook for 2-3 min further or until the spinach is starting to wilt and the chicken is cooked through (no pink meat!)
Note: Please make sure you cook your chicken thoroughly (until piping hot!) as cooking equipment varies
7
Add the steamed basmatirice to the pan and give everything a good mix up
Cook for 30 secs further or until the rice is completed coated in all the spices – this is your jewelled chicken & cranberry pilaf
8
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