Oven-Ready

Chicken Biryani with Almonds and Cilantro

easy prep & pan included

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds), Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
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    10 oz. Precooked Rice Pilaf
  • 3 oz. Peas
  • 2 oz. Sliced Yellow Onions
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    1 oz. Sour Cream
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    ½ oz. Sliced Almonds
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    2 tsp. Chicken Demi-Glace Concentrate
  • ¼ oz. Cilantro
  • 0.14 oz. Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp. Curry Seasoning
Contains: Sulfites
Food intolerance information

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    600
  • Carbohydrates
    52g
  • Net Carbs
    49g
  • Fat
    23g
  • Protein
    45g
  • Sodium
    1680mg

Recipe Steps

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees. When ingredient appears in recipe, remove from packaging. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.

    Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Mix rice, onion, peas, seasoning blend, 2 tsp. olive oil, demi-glace, and a pinch of salt and pepper in provided tray until combined. Spread into an even layer.

  2. 2

    Add the Chicken

    Pat chicken dry, and season all over with a pinch of salt and pepper. Top rice mixture with chicken.

    If using whole chicken breasts, cut into 1" dice and follow same instructions.

  3. 3

    Bake the Dish

    Bake uncovered in hot oven until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 25-30 minutes.

    While meal cooks, stem cilantro, reserving leaves.

    Carefully remove from oven. Garnish meal with almonds, sour cream, lemon juice, and cilantro leaves. Bon appétit!

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