Easy One-Pan Chicken and Rice - Aka Plov
This delicious plov is made in one pot. The juicy chicken thighs cooked in chicken broth with rice and carrots, spiced with herbs and spices will quickly become your new go-to mid-week meal. Minimum effort for maximum return.
Servings: 6 serves
Calories: 648kcal
Ingredients
- 1 kg boneless, chicken thighs skin-on, cut into large bites
- 4 cups chicken broth home-made if possible
- 2 large carrots peeled and coarsely grated
- 1 large onion peeled and finely diced
- 1½ cups basmati rice
- 4 cloves of garlic crushed with skin on
- 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro leaves to serve
Instructions
- Start by washing the rice in a mesh colander under running water for a couple of minutes and set it aside to drain.1½ cups basmati rice
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add the chicken, then reduce the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is golden brown.1 kg boneless, chicken thighs, 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- Add salt, pepper, and spices and stir to combine. Let it cook for a minute to release the aroma.1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper to taste
- Add diced onion and fry for another minute. Do not brown the onion.1 large onion
- Add carrots and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.2 large carrots
- Add rice and toast the rice for 1-2 minutes, again stirring the meat and rice constantly.
- Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.4 cups chicken broth
- Once the stock starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the broth is approximately one centimeter above the rice. Cover the Dutch oven with the lid and let it cook for 10 minutes. Don’t forget to set the timer!4 cloves of garlic
- Take the plov off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes. Do NOT open the lid.
- Now open the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve with some fresh cilantro/coriander. Enjoy!fresh cilantro leaves
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Notes
Rinse the Rice: Make sure to rinse the rice thoroughly under running water to remove dirt and excess starch.
Don’t Brown the Onions: Keep the heat under control when cooking the onions—they should soften but not brown.
Adjust Cooking Time for Rice: If using a different type of rice, adjust the cooking time as needed. Long-grain rice cooks quickly, while round or short-grain rice may take longer.
Resting is Key: Let the plov rest for 5 minutes after cooking without opening the lid.
Nutrition
Calories: 648kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 1116mg | Potassium: 537mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3535IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg
