Description
Indulge in this comforting chicken with bulgur recipe, where tender chicken pieces blend beautifully with fluffy bulgur in a savory sauce. Perfect for cozy evenings, this dish impresses guests and satisfies your family’s cravings. With vibrant colors and rich flavors, it’s not just a meal; it’s a culinary hug that creates lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fine bulgur wheat
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced chicken breasts, seasoning with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Sauté until browned and cooked through (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in rinsed bulgur and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, scraping any browned bits from the skillet.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until bulgur absorbs liquid and is tender.
- Fluff with a fork and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg