Ukrainian Chicken Plov (Rice Pilaf) Recipe
Ukrainian Chicken Plov, also known as Rice Pilaf, is a delicious one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, fragrant rice, and savory vegetables in a flavorful sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Rice Cooker
- Cuisine: Ukrainian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 large chicken breast (cut into ½-inch x 1-inch pieces)
Rice:
- 2 cups white rice (rinsed well and drained)
Vegetables:
- 1 large carrot (grated)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup ketchup
Seasoning:
- 2 ½ cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken until golden.
- Add Vegetables: Sauté onion until soft, add carrot.
- Incorporate Butter and Ketchup: Add butter and ketchup, stir until melted.
- Add Rice and Seasoning: Mix in rice, coat with sauce, season with salt and peppers.
- Cook the Plov: Rice Cooker Method: Transfer to rice cooker with water/broth, cook. Stovetop Method: Cook in a covered pot over medium-low heat.
- Serve: Fluff rice with a fork and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side of yogurt or a fresh salad.
- You can customize the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Ukrainian, Chicken Plov, Rice Pilaf, One-Pot Meal, Comfort Food
