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Chicken, Rice and Bulgur Pilaf with Dried Apricots, Raisins, and Toasted Almonds
A recipe by Marie Simmons

Chicken, Rice and Bulgur Pilaf with Dried Apricots, Raisins, and Toasted Almonds – A great way to use up leftovers. A dish that is certainly far from dull, and quite honestly a lot more interesting than the original dish: plain roasted chicken. From the article "Pilaf: An Easy Way to Use Up Leftovers."

 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sliced natural (skin on) almonds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or half butter and half olive oil
  • 4 pieces leftover roasted chicken
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3/4 cup medium or coarse ground bulgur
  • 3/4 cup white Basmati rice
  • 1/4 cup diced (1/4 inch) dried apricot
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth, heated to boiling

Steps

 

1. Toast Pile of Ricealmonds in small skillet over low heat, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Reserve.

2. Melt butter and oil in large broad saucepan or deep skillet or sauté pan. Add chicken and reheat, turning, 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to side dish. Add onion and cook, stirring, over low heat, until golden, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add rice and bulgur; stir to blend. Add apricots, raisins, and cinnamon stick. Add chicken and boiling broth. Cover and cook, over medium low heat, until liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

Preparation time: 10 minutes * Cooking time: 30 minutes * Serves: 4

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