Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

Chicken Breast

boned and pounded, skin on

1 box

Near East Nutty Pilaf Mix

1 unit

Apricot Syrup

6 unit

Chicken Breast

cut in half

2 unit

Onion

sliced

2.5 cup

Tomatoes

mushed

1 cup

Tomato Sauce

0.5 tsp

Garlic

minced

1 tsp

Tabasco Sauce

1 unit

Bay Leaf

0.5 tsp

Celery Seed

0.25 tsp

Sage

Step 1
~7 min

Flour chicken pieces with flour seasoned with salt and pepper.

Step 2
~7 min

Brown chicken on all sides in hot fat.

Step 3
~7 min

Remove chicken from skillet.

Step 4
~7 min

Cook sliced onions in hot fat until golden or translucent.

Step 5
~7 min

Drain off excess fat from skillet.

Step 6
~7 min

Add mushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, minced garlic, Tabasco sauce, bay leaf, celery seed, and sage to the skillet.

Step 7
~7 min

Blend ingredients in skillet.

Step 8
~7 min

Cover skillet.

Step 9
~7 min

Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 10
~7 min

Add browned chicken back to the skillet.

Step 11
~7 min

Simmer slowly until chicken is tender, for at least 1 hour.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.

Adjust the amount of Tabasco sauce to your preference.

Serve with a side of yogurt or labneh for added tanginess.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with roasted vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cucumber and tomato salad
Roasted asparagus

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Middle East

Cultural Significance

Reflects flavors of Persian cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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