Turkish Chicken And Rice Pie

Turkish Chicken And Rice Pie, also known as ‘Tavuklu Pilav’ in Turkish, is a popular dish in Turkey and is often enjoyed as a hearty and delicious meal.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Turkish Chicken And Rice Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Turkish Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Chicken
• 2 cup Rice
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic
• 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
• 2 medium Tomato
• 2 tablespoon Parsley
• 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 cup Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
4. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Sauté until softened.
5. Add the chicken, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
6. Add the chopped tomatoes and parsley. Cook for another 5 minutes.
7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
8. In a greased baking dish, layer half of the cooked rice.
9. Top with the chicken mixture.
10. Pour the egg mixture over the top.
11. Add the remaining rice on top.
12. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
13. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
14. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 25g50%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.