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Roasted Chicken Breast Pilaf

The kind of Middle Eastern plate you make on repeat. pomegranate and mint, a proper roast, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.6 from 3,249 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook18 min
Serves2
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Roasted Chicken Breast Pilaf
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the pomegranate and mint elements, and pat the chicken breast dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the chicken breast. Roast in the hot oven, turning halfway, until golden at the edges and tender.

Stir in the sumac and the rest of the pomegranate and mint flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the courgette along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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