Chicken Pilau

Description

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon, diced
• 1 pound boned and skinned chicken breast chunks
• ½ teaspoon ground paprika
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• ½ cup sliced green onions
• ½ cup sliced celery
• ½ cup diced green pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
• 2 cups chicken broth

Directions

1. Cook bacon in large skillet over low heat until crisp. Remove bacon from drippings; set aside.
2. Season chicken with paprika, salt and black pepper.
3. Brown in Bacon drippings over medium-high heat.
4. Add reserved bacon, chicken, paprika, salt, pepper, rice, onions, celery, green pepper, thyme and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
5. Fluff with fork.