Chicken Pilaf with Mango Amba Sauce
Easy and healthy amba sauce recipe
Savor the delectable chicken pilaf with Teta Foods’ flavorful Amba Sauce. It is nutritious, yummy, and a family favorite for generations! It is spicy, substantial, and flavorful—everything you could want in a wholesome, home-cooked meal.
But What is Amba Sauce & Where Does it Come From?
Especially popular in Saudi Arabia and Iraq, Amba is a pickled mango condiment from the Middle East. Amba sauce is usually served on an appetizer platter with bread, cheese, eggs, and other meats in Saudi Arabian cuisine.
Special insider secrets:
The Amba sauce from Teta Foods is more adaptable & versatile than the classic recipe.
Ingredients Needed:
For the Marinade
- Greek yogurt – 4 Tbsp
- Teta Foods Amba Sauce – 2 Tbsp
- 1 chicken or 4 chicken portions
For the Pilaf
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- Basmati rice or Brown rice – 1 Cup
- Onion – 1 medium, finely chopped
- Curry powder – ½ tbsp
- Carrot – 1, finely chopped
- Celery – 1 stick, finely chopped
- Roasted chicken – 1 portion, shredded or cubed
- Peas or any other frozen veg
- Vegetable stock – 1 pint
- Orange – half, juice and zest
- Olive oil and seasoning
Preparation/Method
- Combine the Greek yogurt and Teta Foods Amba sauce into a marinade and rub it all over the chicken. Roast it slowly until golden and succulent. Shred it for the pilaf.
- In a heavy pan, heat some butter and olive oil. Saute the onions, carrots and celery until soft.
- Add the curry powder and saute for another five minutes or so.
- Add the chicken followed by the rice and stir comfortably.
- Add the vegetable stock and cover the pot. Simmer gently for about 20 minutes or until the pot is dry and rice is fluffy.
- Add the peas, orange juice and grated zest at the end and stir lightly.
- Pro tip – Serve with a little extra dollop of Teta Foods amba sauce and some Greek yogurt.
Nutrition Rating - 4.2 stars
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