Chicken and Rice Pilaf

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:46:03 GMT

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 200C/390F (standard) or 180C/350F (fan/convection).

Step 2

2. Use a baking dish about 22 x 33cm / 9 x 13".

Step 3

3. Scatter onion and garlic in baking dish, dollop butter over. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove.

Step 4

Chicken:

Step 5

1. If your chicken has skin on it, remove it (just pull it off). Otherwise, the rice will be too greasy.

Step 6

2. Whisk together Sticky Chicken Glaze. Add chicken, turn to coat.

Step 7

Rice:

Step 8

1. Add rice, apple juice, chicken broth and Rice Herbs into the pan with the onion. Stir.

Step 9

2. Add cranberries and walnuts. Stir.

Step 10

3. Top with chicken (it will be partly submerged). Save glaze in bowl.

Step 11

4. Cover with foil. Bake 20 minutes.

Step 12

5. Remove foil and spoon all remaining Glaze onto chicken. Optional: spray with oil (gives chicken a slightly nicer finish). Bake for another 30-35 minutes until chicken is browned.

Step 13

6. Remove pan from oven. Rest 5 minutes. Remove chicken, add apple, then use fork to fluff rice.

Step 14

7. Serve chicken with rice pilaf, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

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