Barbecue chicken with Persian rice salad

Cooking Salads Barbecue chicken with Persian rice salad

Turn on the BBQ for these easy spiced chicken thighs served with sweet and nutty Persian rice.

  1. Place the rice, half the turmeric and 2 1/4 cups (560ml) water in a medium saucepan. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to very low. Cover and simmer for 10 mins or until liquid is absorbed. Set aside, covered, for 2 mins. Transfer to a large bowl.
  2. Meanwhile, place chicken in a glass or ceramic dish. Combine oil, cumin and remaining turmeric in a bowl. Drizzle over chicken. Season. Toss to coat.
  3. Heat a barbecue grill or chargrill on medium. Cook chicken for 4-5 mins each side or until cooked through.
  4. Add currants, apricot, pistachio and pine nuts to the rice. Season. Stir until well combined. Combine yoghurt, mint, garlic and 1 tbs water in a bowl. Season.
  5. Divide the rice salad and chicken among serving plates. Serve with the yoghurt mixture.

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