Chicken Plov (Pilaf)

I'm back! After a long break, I think I will finally start posting about my simply culinary adventures. Yay! And we'll celebrate my return by this easy-breezy, absolutely delicious plov. Or pilaf. Now, make no mistakes. This is not a traditional, cooked on a fire, in a dutch over, plov. But it's still pretty darn good! I finally wrote the recipe down. And so I hope you'll enjoy it. Приятного аппетита!

Easy Chicken Plov

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken, diced

4 cups medium grain rice

6 cups water

2.5 carrots, chopped

½ cup white or yellow onion, chopped

1/8 cup vegetable oil

1 tsp salt

1 tsp plov seasoning

½ tsp paprika

¾ tsp garlic powder

1. In a large pot heat the oil. Add chicken and brown slightly. Add carrot and onion. Add salt, ½ tsp plov seasoning and ½ tsp garlic powder. Saute 5-7 minutes.

2. Add rice. Level it with a spatula. Carefully add water, without mixing the ingredients. Add the other ½ tsp plov seasoning and ¼ tsp garlic powder. Again, don't stir.

3. Cover the pot with a lid. Bring to a boil and then immediately reduce the flame to very low. Cook for 17-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and water is evaporated.

4. Serve hot with your favorite condiments, or as is!

Notes: You can substitute chicken for pork or lamb. Whichever you prefer.