Chicken Pilaf Sauce

Our aromatic sauce has whole spices, caramelized onions, fresh cilantro, cashews and of course saffron.  There's a lot to love, the best part is how simple it is to make chicken pilaf on a whim.

Ingredients: Organic Onions, Organic Ginger, Organic Garlic, Avocado Oil, Organic Cashews, Organic Serrano Pepper, Organic Cilantro, Spices & Salt.  Allergens: Tree nuts (cashews)

TIP: cut packet on three sides for easy transfer

At home you need:

• 12 oz of boneless chicken thighs
• 3/4 cup of basmati rice, rinsed and well-drained.

Instant Pot Instructions

1. Set to SAUTE. Add rice, sauce and chicken. Stir for 4 minutes. 
2. Press Cancel to turn off.
3. Add ¾ cup water, stir to scrape off all brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pan (deglaze). 
4. Pat down to ensure all rice is submerged under the water and SEAL and cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 8 minutes.
5. Once done, rest for 10 minutes, then VENT to release remaining pressure.
6. Remove lid, stir to mix all together. Enjoy!

Stovetop Instructions

1. Sauté chicken in the sauce for 5 minutes.
2. Add 1 ¼ cup water and rice and bring to boil. 
3. Reduce heat to low and cover the pan.
4. Cook till water is absorbed, about 16 to 18 minutes.
5. Take off the stove and let sit for 5 minutes.
6. Remove lid and fluff rice with a fork.  Mix and enjoy!

Note: Salt is kept low, adjust to taste

Garnish with: onions, yogurt

Leftover tip: splash with water prior to heating to freshen rice