Lazy Chicken Pilaf

What does it take to make a “lazy” pilaf? You just have to be a little lazy lol.

All you need is about 30 minutes, some rice, chicken breast, a few vegetables, and plenty of aromatic spices. It’s the spices that turn even a simple dish into something rich and flavorful 

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups rice (I used basmati)

• 2 chicken breasts

• 2 large onions

• 1 large carrot

• 4 garlic cloves

• 1/4 cup water

• 1 tsp curry powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp dried dill

• a pinch of saffron

• salt to taste

• vegetable oil for frying

Steps

1. Cook the rice until done

2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and cut into strips

3. Slice the onions, dice the carrot, and chop the garlic

4. Sauté the onions and carrot in vegetable oil over medium heat until golden

5. Add the chicken and garlic, cook until the chicken is done

6. Pour in the water and mix

7. Add the cooked rice and all the spices, season with salt, and mix well

8. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes