Tavuklu pilav: A simple and delicious dish in Turkey

Tavuklu pilav is a famous dish in Turkey that is made with rice and has a very good taste. This dish has simple ingredients and can be easily prepared at home and used as a dinner or lunch. In Turkey, many dishes are cooked with rice, and this dish is one of them. This dish is prepared from long-grain rice and cooked chicken pieces and has a very good aroma with various spices and butter.

In the cities of Izmir and Istanbul, many restaurants and stalls sell this dish. The easy and quick preparation method of this dish has made it popular and easy to prepare at home. In Iran, dishes such as Tahchin are prepared with rice and chicken, which have an unrivaled aroma and taste.

Rice and its benefits for the body

Rice is one of the most consumed foods in the world, which plays a fundamental role in foods in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and South America. This food has a lot of variety and has a different aroma and appearance in each country depending on the climate. White rice, brown rice and long grain rice are the famous names of this popular food. This food is rich in vitamin B and is gluten-free. Of course, excessive consumption of this food causes diabetes (sugar) problems and weight gain, so it should be eaten in moderation.

How to use chicken meat?

Chicken is one of the most consumed foods that is very popular and easily available. This meat has less fat than red meat and is high in protein, which is very useful for athletes. Native chickens have many properties, the most important of which are vitamin B and various minerals. Chicken gizzards are used in various kebabs, soups and dishes.

Ingredients for making Tavuklu pilav: A simple and delicious dish in Turkey

This food is made from two ingredients: Rice and chicken, and long grain rice and fresh chicken must be used.

Chicken breasts	2 PC
Onion	1 PC
Bay leaf	1
Salt and pepper	As needed
Water	4 Cups
Rice	2 Cups
Rice noodles	1/2 Cup
Butter	2 Tablespoons
Oil	1 Tablespoon
Salt	As needed
Strained chicken broth	3 Cup

How to make Tavuklu pilav: A simple and delicious dish in Turkey

Step 1

First, we prepare the chicken so that we have more time to prepare the rice. For this dish, you should use chicken breasts or chicken thighs that have less fat. To do this, put a suitable dish on the heat and chop the onion in it. Add the chicken to it and put salt and pepper along with bay leaves with 4 cups of water in the dish.

It takes about 40 minutes for the chicken to be completely cooked and soft. Remove the water from the chicken and shred it with a fork or your hands. Strain the chicken broth.

Step 2

Rinse the rice two or three times, as you would for all other foods, and let it rest in water for 30 minutes before cooking.

Step 3

Heat the pan and add the butter and oil until melted, then add the rice noodles and saute.

Step 4

Add the rice to the noodles along with the chicken broth and salt. After the chicken broth has evaporated, add the chopped chicken to the rice and simmer for 20 minutes over low heat.

Note: You can use vegetables such as carrots or cooked chickpeas in this dish.

Serve the Turkish Tavuklu pilav f with fresh vegetables and pickles.

Benefits of Tavuklu pilav for the body

• Source of protein and tissue growth and repair
• Strengthens muscles and is suitable for athletes
• Source of carbohydrates and improves brain function
• Easy digestion

Disadvantages of Tavuklu pilav for the body

• Weight gain
• Dangerous for diabetics
• Digestive problems
• Deficiency of dietary fiber
• Heart problems

Conclusion

Tavuklu pilav is a healthy and useful food and if cooked healthily and with basic tips, it is an excellent option for athletes and children’s development. Using salt and oil in moderation plays a very important role in the healthiness of this food and you can easily prepare one of the famous Turkish dishes in your kitchen and include it in your weekly meal plans. This dish, like all the delicious dishes of this country, has a unique taste. Prepare Tavuklu pilav easily at home and share your opinions with us.