middle-eastern

Freekeh Pilaf with Chicken and Toasted Almonds

Name: Freekeh Pilaf with Chicken and Toasted Almonds
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: middle-eastern
Ingredients: 66 g freekeh (cracked green wheat, dry); 114 g boneless skinless chicken thigh; 106 g yellow onion; 16 g olive oil; 16 g toasted almonds (chopped); 0.7 g ground cinnamon; 264 g water; 2 g salt; 0.88 g black pepper

This simmered dish pairs freekeh with boneless skinless chicken thigh, toasted almonds and yellow onion. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.

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Balanced High satiety Heart friendly

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Estimated macros per portion

35 g Protein

62 g Carbohydrates

30 g Fat

16 g Fiber

Ingredients

650 kcal · 1 portion

Ingredient quantities automatically adjust to your calorie target.

66g freekeh (cracked green wheat, dry) 234 kcal
114g boneless skinless chicken thigh 138 kcal
106g yellow onion 42 kcal
16g olive oil 141 kcal
16g toasted almonds (chopped) 93 kcal
1g ground cinnamon 2 kcal
264g water 0 kcal
2g salt 0 kcal
1g black pepper 2 kcal

Cooking instructions

boneless skinless chicken thighsaltblack pepper
Season chicken with salt and black pepper.
boneless skinless chicken thigholive oil
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3-4 minutes per side until browned; remove to a plate.
yellow onionground cinnamon
Add onion to the pot and cook 5 minutes until softened. Stir in cinnamon and cook 20 seconds.
freekeh (cracked green wheatwater
Add freekeh and toast 1 minute, stirring. Add water and bring to a simmer.
freekeh (cracked green wheatboneless skinless chicken thigh
Nestle chicken back into the pot, cover, and cook on low 20-22 minutes until freekeh is tender and chicken is cooked through.
freekeh (cracked green wheattoasted almonds (chopped)
Rest 5 minutes, fluff freekeh, then top with toasted almonds before serving.