20-Min Baghali Polo Chicken
Fragrant dill rice with lima beans and quick-seared chicken thighs, finished with fresh herbs and lime. A weeknight take on the Persian classic that tastes like you simmered it for hours.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 548
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
Step 2
Sear chicken 5 minutes per side without moving until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
Step 3
Add rice, lima beans, and dill to the skillet. Stir gently until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Slice the lime and squeeze juice over the rice. Taste and adjust salt.
Step 5
Divide rice between two bowls. Top each with sliced chicken and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- tongs or spatula
- cutting board
- knife
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