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Chicken with Bulgur Pilaf

Yields:8 servings
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Recipe Cooking TimePreparation15 minutes
Cooking30 minutes
Ready In45 minutes

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
8 each chicken breasts boneless
3/4 cup onion chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 cup whole wheat bulgur
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup currants
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup almonds toasted

Directions

In a large skillet with an oven-proof lid, heat oil over high heat.

Add chicken breasts and brown lightly on both sides.

Do in batches if necessary.

Reserve chicken.

Add onions and cumin and sauté, stirring until onions are lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

Add bulgur, stirring constantly until the grain is lightly toasted.

Pour in water, currants, salt and cinnamon.

Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat.

Arrange chicken breasts on top of bulgur in a single layer and cover tightly.

Place in oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.

Garnish with almonds.

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Salatet Malfoof (Cabbage Salad)

This is a wonderful, colorful, savory salad. I served it in the student restaurant (by students, for students) at the California Culinary Academy and they loved it. Try it with Napa cabbage.

 
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