Bulgur Pilaf with Chicken

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you make bulgur pilaf with chicken? Gather all the ingredients on the list. You can swap the chicken breast for any other meat — just note that the cooking time will go up a little.

2. Step 2:

   

   Rinse the chicken breast and pat it dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Cut the meat into small, evenly sized pieces.

3. Step 3:

   

   Peel the onion, garlic, and carrot. Rinse all the vegetables in clean water.

4. Step 4:

   

   Cut the carrot into small sticks, dice the onion, and press the garlic through a garlic press or mince it with a knife.

5. Step 5:

   

   Chop the tomatoes into small, rough pieces. You can peel them first if you like; I usually don't bother.

6. Step 6:

   

   Heat the vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot with high sides. Add the chicken pieces and start to brown them. A Dutch oven, cast-iron pot, or high-sided skillet all work well for bulgur pilaf.

7. Step 7:

   

   After 5–10 minutes of browning, add the carrot, onion, and garlic to the chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, for another 7–10 minutes.

8. Step 8:

   

   Add the tomatoes to the meat. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for another 5 minutes. At this point you can add your favorite spices or a ready-made pilaf seasoning blend.

9. Step 9:

   

   Pour a little boiling water into the pot (about half a cup is plenty). Cover, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer everything together for 15–20 minutes.

10. Step 10:

    

    Rinse the bulgur several times until the water runs clear. Spread it in an even layer over the pot. If you like, wash a whole head of garlic and nestle it into the middle (optional).

11. Step 11:

    

    Add enough boiling water to cover the grain by about an inch (roughly a finger and a half to two fingers deep).

12. Step 12:

    

    Cook, covered, over low heat until the bulgur is tender. This takes about 20 to 25 minutes.

13. Step 13:

    

    Your delicious bulgur pilaf with chicken is ready!