Name: Authentic Tavuklu Pilav (Turkish Chicken Pilaf)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Turkey
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (approx. 1.5 kg), cut into 4-6 pieces (or 500g boneless chicken thighs); 5 cups long grain rice (Baldo or Basmati); 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons orzo pasta (optional, for browning); 5 cups reserved chicken broth (or water); 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric (optional, for color)

Tavuklu pilav 🇹🇷 Turkey

Rice pilaf with chicken

tavuklu pilav chicken

Made with

Rice chicken onion butter

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