Persian Chicken Pilaf

==Description==
Category:Persian Recipes
===Ingredients===
* 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 
* 1 lb boneless skinless Chicken breasts, cut in 1/2" pieces 
* 1 teaspoon paprika 
* 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 
* 1 pinch cardamom 
* 1 large Onion, chopped 
* 1 (6.25 ounces) package Chicken rice pilaf mix 
* 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 
* 1/2 cup dried apricots 
* 2 tablespoons grated orange zest 
* 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted till fragrant 
===Directions===
* Toss Chicken with paprika, cinnamon and cardamom. 
* In large nonstick skillet, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat. 
* Add the Chicken, cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
* Remove from skillet, set aside. 
* In same skillet, heat remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat. 
* Add Onion; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
* Stir in rice pilaf mix, contents of Spice sack, broth, apricots, and orange zest; bring to a boil. 
* Cover; reduce heat to low. 
* Simmer 15 minutes. 
* Stir in reserved Chicken and almonds. 
* Cover; continue to simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. 
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==See also==
Category: Persian Meat Dishes 
Category:Meat Dishes Category:Recipes
Category:Chicken Recipes
category:Orange Recipes
Category:paprika Recipes
category:slivered almond Recipes
category:dried apricot Recipes
category:chicken broth Recipes
category:olive oil Recipes
category:cinnamon Recipes
category:cardamom Recipes
category:apricot Recipes
category:almond Recipes
category:Onion Recipes
category:sherry Recipes
category:rice Recipes