Spiced Chicken Pilaf
PREP: 20 MINS | COOK: 30 MINS | SERVES: 4

What you’ll need…
2 chicken breasts, halved horizontally
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp olive oil
½ onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 ½ cups basmati rice, rinsed
2 ½ cups chicken stock
2 small zucchini, cut into rounds
2 tbsp SUNBEAM Currants
¼ cup SUNBEAM Slivered Almonds, toasted
Coriander, yoghurt and lemon, for serving
Method
- Toss chicken with spices and a small drizzle of the oil. Heat half the remaining oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes each side until golden and just cooked through. Allow to cool slightly, then break into pieces. Set aside.
- Add remaining oil to pan and cook onion and garlic for several minutes until tender. Stir in rice with stock and bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes, partially covered.
- Add chicken pieces, zucchini and currants to pan, cooking a further 3-4 minutes. Serve sprinkled with almonds and coriander. Accompany with yoghurt and lemon wedges.