Chicken thighs are perfect for this chicken pilau as they are low cost and suited to lower, slower cooking techniques. If you’d rather use chicken breasts, just fry the pieces briefly until sealed but not browned to avoid the chicken being overcooked at the end. Without the optional toppings, each serving provides 762 kcal, 38g protein, 88g carbohydrates (of which 20g sugars), 26g fat (of which 9g saturates), 10g fibre and 1.2g salt.