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For the rice

Nutrition: Per serving

  • kcal743
  • fat39g
  • saturates12g
  • carbs60g
  • sugars11g
  • fibre7g
    high
  • protein36g
  • salt2.1g

Method

  • step 1

    Toss together the chicken thighs oil, 1 tsp salt, garlic and lemon juice in a large bowl. Cover and chill for at least 1 hr, or up to 12 hrs.

  • step 2

    Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4, and heat a frying pan over a high heat. Fry the chicken, skin-side down, for 5-7 mins, or until golden and crisp. Transfer to a baking tray and sprinkle with the za’atar, then roast for 10 mins.

  • step 3

    For the rice, heat the oil and butter in a large, shallow casserole or frying pan over a low-medium heat. Fry the onions with a pinch of salt for 15 mins until caramelised and sticky. Stir in the rice, stock, pistachios and chilli flakes. Season. Arrange the roasted chicken thighs on top of the rice, and pour over any roasting juices from the tray. Cook in the oven for 45 mins, or until the rice is tender. Remove from the oven, cover and rest for 5 mins.

  • step 4

    Scatter the chicken pilaf with the pomegranate seeds and parsley, then serve in shallow bowls.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, January 2021

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A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.70 ratings

cshaw22mkoWZ4le

tip

Delicious and beautiful looking dish full of colour. First I made it I used almonds as I couldn’t find my pistachios and whilst you miss out on the colour pistachios bring, the almonds provided a little more textural variance with a bit more bite. I now make it with a mix of both and get the best…

emma.rooney8127649

question

Do you cover while cooking in the oven?

emma.rooney8127649

And found the answer 🫣🤣

nashie83

One of my favourite dinners ever but it definitely needs more liquid than 350ml

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question

I cannot see the quantities for this recipe. Why is this?

MrsMoley

This is delicious! Followed the recipe - only tweak was to add a tin of rinsed chickpeas - and it all cooked perfectly. Only downside is that it’s a bit heavy on the washing up, but definitely worth it.

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