Armenian Chicken & Walla Walla Onion Pilaf
A one-skillet Armenian-inspired chicken pilaf featuring sweet, peak-summer Washington Walla Walla onions and warm spices.
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Ingredients
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Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Value Pack1 lb $1.49
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Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions12 oz $3.99
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Kroger® Jasmine Rice1/2 cup, dry $3.89
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Parsley1/4 cup chopped $1.29
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Garlic2 cloves
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Lemon juice1 tablespoon
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Olive oil2 tablespoons
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Ground cumin1 teaspoon
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Sweet paprika1 teaspoon
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Ground allspice1/4 teaspoon
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Kosher salt1 teaspoon
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
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Water1 cup
Instructions
- Thinly slice 12 ounces Walla Walla sweet onions and mince 2 garlic cloves. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a deep 12-inch skillet over medium heat; cook the prepared vegetables for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden.
- Pat 1 pound chicken thighs dry and season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Push the softened vegetables to the edges, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, and sear over medium-high heat for 4 minutes per side.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add 1/2 cup dry jasmine rice, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; stir around the seared pieces for 1 minute.
- Pour in 1 cup water, scraping up the browned bits. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 18 minutes, until the grains are tender and the thickest piece reaches 165°F.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes so the pilaf finishes steaming and the juices settle.
- Drizzle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and scatter with 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Divide the skillet contents between two shallow bowls, placing the seared pieces on top, and serve.
Total time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: About $5–$7 using proportional ingredient costs
Health notes: Approximately 670 calories per serving, with about 38 grams of protein and a balanced portion of rice and vegetables.
Drink pairing: A light Grenache complements the warm spices and deeply browned sweet onions.