💡 At a Glance
- •The Dish: Classic Central Asian Plov made with marinated chicken, sweet carrots, and cozy aromatic spices.
- •Time Commitment: A fast and easy weeknight dinner that comes together in a flash and makes amazing leftovers.
- •Cooking Method: The rice cooks right in the simmering basket while the chicken steams to perfection in the Varoma® at the exact same time.
Today I’ve got an amazingly delicious and easy recipe for you: Thermomix® Chicken Plov—a flavorful rice and carrot dish that is pure comfort food.
Have you ever tried Plov? It’s a wonderful Central Asian classic—a bit like a rice pilaf or risotto, but so much simpler and faster to whip up.
Packed with juicy chicken, tender carrots, and warm, aromatic spices, it’s an absolute winner for the whole family!
And the best part? Thanks to our Thermomix®, it practically cooks itself in no time.
Ready to meet your new favorite weeknight dinner? Let’s get cooking!
In my simple, step-by-step recipe, I’ll show you just how quickly and effortlessly this delicious dish comes together with minimal effort!
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Super quick and easy to whip up.
- Tailor-made for the Thermomix®.
- A healthy, wholesome, all-in-one meal.
- Family-friendly and a total crowd-pleaser.
- A true busy-weeknight lifesaver.
- Super versatile and easy to customize.
- Packed with rich, delicious flavor.
- Great for casual entertaining.
- Budget-friendly.
- Foolproof and guaranteed to turn out great every time.
My Best Tips for Success
Make sure to give your rice a really thorough rinse until the water runs clear before adding it to your Thermomix®.
Feel free to swap out the chicken for turkey or pork if that’s what you have on hand.
Want to make it vegetarian? Simply leave out the meat and switch to vegetable broth.
If you love a little extra heat, kick it up a notch with a pinch of chili flakes or cayenne pepper.
Have fun experimenting with different types of long-grain rice, like fragrant Basmati or Jasmine rice.
Right before serving, top off your plov with fresh chopped herbs like parsley or cilantro for a vibrant finish!
Serve your plov with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.
Feel free to mix up the veggies, too—bell peppers, zucchini, or eggplant all make fantastic additions.
Quick tip: Toast the spices in a skillet for a minute before adding them to the plov. It really wakes up their flavor!
Can You Make This Ahead of Time and Store Leftovers?
Absolutely! This plov is fantastic for meal prep. You can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for about 2 to 3 days.
It also freezes wonderfully in individual portions! Just thaw and reheat whenever you need a quick, easy weeknight dinner.
Tasty Variations to Try
Make it vegetarian: Simply skip the meat and use vegetable broth instead.
Swap for lamb: Replace the chicken with tender pieces of lamb for a classic taste.
Add a kick: Stir in a bit of chili powder or cayenne pepper for some heat.
Add raisins: Toss in a handful of raisins for a delightful touch of sweetness.
Add chickpeas: Stir in a can of chickpeas for extra protein and hearty texture.
Use dried apricots: Chop up a few dried apricots and mix them in for a lovely fruity flavor.
Top with nuts: Sprinkle toasted pine nuts or cashews over the top just before serving.
What Ingredients Do You Need for Chicken and Carrot Plov?
For the Marinade:
- 400 g chicken breast, cut into thin strips (turkey or pork works great too!)
- 2 tbsp rotisserie chicken seasoning
- 10 g cooking oil
For the Dish:
- 250 g long-grain rice
- approx. 900 g water
- 4 carrots (approx. 250 g)
- 2 onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 20 g cooking oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 heaped tsp chicken bouillon granules
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste (approx. 1 tsp)
Note: You will find the exact quantities and step-by-step instructions below in the recipe card, which you can also print or save as a PDF file.
How to Make Chicken Plov (Carrot Rice with Chicken)
Instructions:
First, toss the sliced chicken breast with the poultry seasoning and oil until evenly coated, then spread it out in the Varoma® dish. Set aside.
Next, peel and quarter the onions. Peel the garlic cloves. Peel the carrots and cut them into chunks.
Place the vegetables into the mixing bowl and chop for 5 sec / speed 5.
Add the oil and sauté for 3 min / 120°C (250°F) / speed 1.
Now add the seasonings—chicken broth base, paprika, salt, pepper, and the bay leaves.
Insert the simmering basket into the mixing bowl and weigh in the rice.
Pour in enough water so that it sits about ½ inch (1 cm) above the rice.
Set the Varoma® dish with the chicken in place on top and cook for 30 min / Varoma® / speed 1.
Once the timer goes off, carefully transfer the cooked chicken and rice into a large serving bowl.
Pour the cooking liquid from the mixing bowl through a fine-mesh strainer or the simmering basket. Add the veggies left in the strainer (the carrots, onions, and garlic—be sure to discard the bay leaves!) to the bowl with the chicken and rice. Give everything a good mix, and serve!
Enjoy!
Note: You will find the exact quantities and step-by-step instructions below in the recipe card, which you can also print or save as a PDF file.
By the way, the prep times listed are just averages. Everyone cooks at their own pace, and sometimes things take a bit longer or shorter than expected.
I hope you have fun making this dish!
If you loved this recipe, you might also enjoy my quick and delicious Creamy Paprika Chicken! 🙂
Happy cooking,
Christoph
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Chicken Plov – Rice & Carrots with Chicken
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Zutaten
For the Marinade:
- 400 g Bite-sized chicken pieces turkey or pork work great too
- 2 tbsp Rotisserie chicken seasoning salt
- 10 g Oil
For the Main Dish:
- 250 g Long-grain rice
- Water approx. 900 g
- 4 Carrots approx. 250 g
- 2 Onions
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 20 g Oil
- 2 Bay leaves
- 2 tsp Chicken bouillon powder heaping
- ½ tsp Sweet paprika
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- Salt to taste approx. 1 tsp
Zubereitung
- 400 g Bite-sized chicken pieces, 2 tbsp Rotisserie chicken seasoning salt, 10 g OilFirst, rub the chicken pieces with the chicken seasoning salt and oil, then spread them evenly in the Varoma® dish. Set aside.
- 2 Onions, 2 Garlic cloves, 4 CarrotsPeel and quarter the onions, peel the garlic cloves, and peel the carrots, cutting them into chunks.
- 20 g OilPlace the vegetables into the mixing bowl and chop 5 sec / speed 5. Add the oil and sauté 3 min / 120 °C / speed 1.
- 2 tsp Chicken bouillon powder, ½ tsp Sweet paprika, ½ tsp Black pepper, Salt to taste, 2 Bay leavesNow add the seasonings—chicken bouillon, sweet paprika, pepper, and salt—along with the bay leaves.
- 250 g Long-grain rice, WaterInsert the simmering basket and weigh in the rice. Pour in the water until it sits about 1 cm above the rice.
- Set the Varoma® with the chicken in place and cook 30 min / Varoma® / speed 1.
- Once the cooking time is up, transfer the chicken and rice into a large serving bowl. Pour the liquid from the mixing bowl through a mesh sieve or the simmering basket, discarding the bay leaves. Add the trapped carrots, onions, and garlic to the chicken and rice, toss gently to combine, and serve!
- Enjoy!
Chicken Plov – Rice & Carrots with Chicken
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Zutaten
For the Marinade:
- 400 g Bite-sized chicken pieces turkey or pork work great too
- 2 tbsp Rotisserie chicken seasoning salt
- 10 g Oil
For the Main Dish:
- 250 g Long-grain rice
- Water approx. 900 g
- 4 Carrots approx. 250 g
- 2 Onions
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 20 g Oil
- 2 Bay leaves
- 2 tsp Chicken bouillon powder heaping
- ½ tsp Sweet paprika
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- Salt to taste approx. 1 tsp
Zubereitung
- 400 g Bite-sized chicken pieces, 2 tbsp Rotisserie chicken seasoning salt, 10 g OilFirst, rub the chicken pieces with the chicken seasoning salt and oil, then spread them evenly in the Varoma® dish. Set aside.
- 2 Onions, 2 Garlic cloves, 4 CarrotsPeel and quarter the onions, peel the garlic cloves, and peel the carrots, cutting them into chunks.
- 20 g OilPlace the vegetables into the mixing bowl and chop 5 sec / speed 5. Add the oil and sauté 3 min / 120 °C / speed 1.
- 2 tsp Chicken bouillon powder, ½ tsp Sweet paprika, ½ tsp Black pepper, Salt to taste, 2 Bay leavesNow add the seasonings—chicken bouillon, sweet paprika, pepper, and salt—along with the bay leaves.
- 250 g Long-grain rice, WaterInsert the simmering basket and weigh in the rice. Pour in the water until it sits about 1 cm above the rice.
- Set the Varoma® with the chicken in place and cook 30 min / Varoma® / speed 1.
- Once the cooking time is up, transfer the chicken and rice into a large serving bowl. Pour the liquid from the mixing bowl through a mesh sieve or the simmering basket, discarding the bay leaves. Add the trapped carrots, onions, and garlic to the chicken and rice, toss gently to combine, and serve!
- Enjoy!
