Persian Chicken Pilaf

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Ingredients:

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast i, n 1/2 pieces
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 pinch cardamom
1 large onion, chopped
6 1/4 oz pkg chicken rice pilaf mix *
2 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dried apricots
2 tbsp grated orange zest
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted till frag, rant

Instructions:

* Obviously the recipe recommends using Near East Pilaf mix, but any
packaged mix will do.

Toss chicken with paprika, cinnamon and cardamom. In large nonstick
skillet, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken,
cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet, set
aside. In same skillet, heat remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium
heat. Add onion; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice
pilaf mix, contents of Spice Sack, broth, apricots, and orange zest;
bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 15 minutes. Stir
in reserved chicken and almonds. Cover; continue to simmer 5 to 10
minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

NOTES : From a Near East Rice Advertising Section in Bon Appetit 9/95
Makes 4 Servings

Servings: 4

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Chicken is ideal
for weight loss
and dieting

Healthy eating is far better than strict dieting, and weight loss achieved by a change of lifestyle lasts far longer than 'faddy' diets that are difficult to adopt for long periods.

Cooking more low fat chicken can enable you to lose weight gradually as part of a a controlled and healthy diet.

"If I didn't start painting, I would have raised chickens." - Grandma Moses