Chicken pilaf with mixed vegetables

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Light fluffy basmati rice with chicken and beans make this dish a winner for ease and flavour.

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, thinly sliced

10g root ginger, grated

1 red chilli, deseeded and finely sliced

400g chicken fillets, diced into chunks

250g basmati rice

600ml vegetable stock

100g peas

400g tin mixed beans, drained and rinsed

10g fresh coriander leaves

10g dill (optional as garnish)

Heat oil in a medium pan, and then add the onion, ginger and chilli, along with some salt and pepper.

Cook for 5 minutes, and then add the chicken and rice.

Cook for 2 minutes more, then add stock and bring to the boil.

Turn the heat low, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes until the rice is just cooked.

During the final 5 minutes of cooking, add the peas then the beans. Stir through.

Sprinkle some coriander leaves on top and serve with dill if using.

Serves
4

Preparation Time
10 minutes

Cooking Time
10 minutes

Main ingredients
Beans, Chicken, Vegetables, Rice, Chilli, Stock/Broth

Recipe Type
Dinner, Family Dinners, Healthy

Level of Difficulty
Easy

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