Nohutlu Tavuk Pilav (Turkish Chicken and Chickpea Rice)
Buttery rice with tender chicken and chickpeas, a comforting one pot Turkish wedding style pilaf.
- Time55 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.35 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat half the butter and the oil in a wide pan with a lid. Brown the chicken for 6 minutes. Lift out and set aside.
6 min - 2
Add the onion to the pan and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
5 min - 3
Add the rinsed rice and the remaining butter and stir for 2 minutes, until the grains look glossy.
- 4
Dissolve the stock cube in the boiling water. Pour into the pan with the chicken, chickpeas, pepper and salt. Stir once.
- 5
Bring to a simmer, cover tightly and cook on the lowest heat for 15 minutes.
15 min - 6
Turn off the heat and rest, lid on, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and scatter with parsley.
10 min
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