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This traditional Russian One Pot Chicken and Rice Plov is an amazing and savory one-pot meal. Enjoy this rice, chicken, onions, and carrots dish!
I hope you enjoy this homemade rice dish. This chicken recipe has been passed down from relatives. I used to eat this a lot as a child. It’s just a great easy dinner meal all in one pot.
One of the most popular chicken recipes on my site is this Chicken with Rice in One Pot. We officially call this “Pilaf” or Plov. It’s a family favorite recipe that is part of the Russian Cuisine. If you search it up on the internet, you will find countless ways to make pilaf using different varieties of meat, spices, and methods.
This recipe of chicken with rice in one pot is one of the easiest, it’s great for lunch with a side of salad. It also reheats well!
Plov is a recipe that has been passed down throughout generations. It makes a great dish for gatherings.
Traditionally, plov recipes are with lamb. It is cooked in a huge cooking cast-iron vessel over a fire. But throughout the years, we have learned to bring plov to cook on the stove for an easier and simpler solution.
Table of Contents
Key Ingredients
Chicken: Chicken thighs, skinless, and boneless is best. The chicken breast would be too dry for plov since the meat cooks for a while.
Oil: I use extra-virgin olive oil, but you can use your favorite oil here.
Onion: Yellow and not the sweet kind.
Carrots: You can leave the skin on if using organic carrots. If you are going for the presentation and not only the taste, peel the carrots.
Garlic: Brings out more flavor.
Rice: I use basmati rice for this plov recipe.
Water: For rice.
Salt and Pepper to season.
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How to make One Pot Chicken and Rice Plov
Step 1: Cut the chicken
Cut chicken thighs into smaller pieces.
Step 2: Heat the oil
In a medium-sized pot or a shallow pan, heat extra virgin olive oil.
Step 3: Sauté the chicken
Place chicken thigh pieces into the heating oil. Add in a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for 7 minutes.
Step 4: Chop and add onion
Chop the onion and add to the chicken. Sauté for another 3 minutes.
Step 5: Chop and add carrots
Chop or grate carrots and add to the onion. Turn the heat down to the lowest.
Step 6: Add garlic
Peel garlic and add to the chicken. (You can take the garlic out after cooking if you don’t like to eat it).
Steps 7 & 8: Add water and seasoning
Add water.
Taste the water! This is where you want to make sure you have enough seasoning. I added salt and pepper. Add to your own taste.
Step 9: Wash the rice
Wash the rice. Using a strainer the rice until the water pours clear.
Step 10: Add rice
Add the rice to the chicken, and don’t stir.
Step 11: Cover the pot
Cover the pot and let it simmer for 30 minutes. Give it a gentle stir and simmer for another 10 minutes. There should be no water left when it is done.
Expert Tips
- Whole garlic cloves add a subtle garlic flavor; remove them after cooking if you prefer a milder taste.
- Add seasonings to this chicken rice pilaf you like. Cumin, coriander, and saffron bring out the flavors of the rice and complement the chicken well!
- Make this chicken plov ahead of time or for meal planning. It stores well in the fridge for several days.
Recipe FAQs
Can I use chicken breasts instead of thighs?
While I recommend chicken thighs for flavor, you can use boneless skinless chicken breasts. Consider adding a bit of chicken broth for moisture.
What can I serve with chicken and rice plov?
Serve with pickles, a side salad, and some baked chicken for a balanced meal.
What type of rice is best for plov?
Long-grain rice works well. I recommend using basmati rice rather than jasmine rice for the perfect texture and flavor that pairs with the chicken.
Looking for more one-pot recipes? Here are some top ones from the blog:
- This Simple One Pot Cauliflower Soup with Cheese is a tasty comfort food!
- You’ll love this All in One Pot Winter Squash Soup! It’s a delicious soup that’s rich and nutritious.
Other rice recipes
- How To Cook Brown Rice On Stovetop
- How to Cook White Rice
- Veggie Bowl with Rice and Guacamole
- Simple Homemade Beef and Rice Soup (Kharcho)
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Best One Pot Chicken and Rice Plov Recipe
A savoury one-pot meal with rice, chicken and carrots.
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Meat Dishes, Russian
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free
Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
ServingsServings: 12
Calories: 218kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov
Equipment
Large pot
Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless & skinless
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, chopped or grated
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled, whole
- 1½ cup rice, rinsed (I used basmati)
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 2 cups water
Instructions
Cut chicken thighs into smaller pieces.
In a medium-sized pot or a shallow pan, heat extra virgin olive oil.
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Place chicken thigh pieces into the heating oil. Add in a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for 7 minutes.
1 lb chicken thighs,, salt,, pepper,
Chop the onion and add to the chicken. Sauté for another 3 minutes.
1 onion,
Chop or grate carrots and add to the onion. Turn the heat down to the lowest.
3 carrots,
Peel garlic and add to the chicken. (You can take the garlic out after cooking if you don’t like to eat it).
2 cloves garlic,
Add water.
2 cups water
Taste the water! This is where you want to make sure you have enough seasoning. I added salt and pepper. Add to your own taste.
salt,, pepper,
Wash the rice. Using a strainer the rice until the water pours clear.
1½ cup rice,
Add the rice to the chicken, and don’t stir.
Cover the pot and let it simmer for 30 minutes. Give it a gentle stir and simmer for another 10 minutes. There should be no water left when it is done.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2577IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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