Dairy-Free Savory Meat and Rice Pilaf
Elevate your weeknight dinner rotation with this irresistible Dairy-Free Savory Meat and Rice Pilaf recipe, a hearty and wholesome dish that’s bursting with flavor. Perfectly seasoned boneless chicken thighs are browned to perfection and simmered with fragrant spices like cumin and coriander, along with tender long-grain white rice and a medley of aromatic vegetables. This one-pot meal not only simplifies cleanup but also seamlessly blends the savory goodness of chicken broth-infused rice with the natural sweetness of carrots and onions. Topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dairy-free recipe is ideal for family dinners, meal prepping, or cozy gatherings. Ready in under an hour, this satisfying pilaf is a comforting, nutrient-packed option for four servings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 500 grams boneless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
Add the chicken to the pan and brown on both sides until nicely colored, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same pan, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the long-grain white rice, letting it toast with the vegetables for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf, ground cumin, and ground coriander. Stir to combine.
Return the chicken thighs to the pan, nestling them into the rice mixture.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the pan from heat and allow it to rest, covered, for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1667 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.3 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 433 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 4507 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.0 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 122.5 g | 245% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 328 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2619 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
