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Aromatic rice pilaf cooked with butter and chicken broth
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Chicken Broth Butter Rice Pilaf (180 g) has 288 calories. That works out to 160 calories per 100 g. It contains 50.6 g of carbs, 5.6 g of protein, 7.4 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 0.6 mg of Manganese covers 27% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 73 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 180 g
288
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
50.6g
· 18% DV
Protein
5.6g
· 11% DV
Fat
7.4g
· 9% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 69% · Protein 8% · Fat 23%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 288 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.4 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.41 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 450 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 50.6 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 288 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 24 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 90 g | 144 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 400 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 270 g | 432 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 300 g | 480 kcal |
Calculated from 160 calories per 100 g.
Chicken Broth Butter Rice Pilaf is made mainly with rice, chicken broth and butter. Some recipes add onion or toasted vermicelli, but chicken meat is not essential—the broth gives the rice its savory chicken flavor.
Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear, drain it well, then briefly toast it in butter before adding hot chicken broth. Cook covered over low heat, let the pilaf rest off the heat, and fluff gently with a fork.
Long-grain rice is a reliable choice for Chicken Broth Butter Rice Pilaf because its grains tend to stay separate after cooking. Basmati works especially well when you want a fragrant result; adjust the liquid and cooking time to the rice you choose.
Yes. Chicken Broth Butter Rice Pilaf gets its chicken flavor from the broth, so it does not need pieces of chicken. That distinguishes it from chicken-and-rice dishes where cooked chicken is mixed into the rice or served on top.
Yes, vegetable broth can replace chicken broth in Chicken Broth Butter Rice Pilaf, although the flavor will be less distinctly chicken-like. If the broth is already salty, taste before adding extra salt.
Toast the vermicelli in butter until golden before adding the rinsed rice, then pour in the chicken broth and cook as usual. This gives Chicken Broth Butter Rice Pilaf a nutty flavor and the familiar vermicelli-studded texture of many Turkish-style pilafs.
Serve Chicken Broth Butter Rice Pilaf alongside roasted or grilled chicken, kebabs, or a bean stew. A crisp salad or yogurt-based side balances the buttery rice and makes the meal feel less heavy.
Store Chicken Broth Butter Rice Pilaf in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within 3–4 days. Refrigerate it promptly rather than leaving cooked rice at room temperature for hours, since cooked rice can become unsafe if handled poorly.
Yes, freeze Chicken Broth Butter Rice Pilaf in airtight, meal-sized portions once it has cooled. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it until steaming hot throughout; don’t refreeze a portion after thawing.
Add a small splash of water, cover the pan, and warm Chicken Broth Butter Rice Pilaf gently, stirring once or twice. The added moisture helps soften the refrigerated grains; heat until the entire portion is steaming hot before serving.
Vitamins
B3
1.26mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.16µg · 7% DV
Vitamin A
63µg · 7% DV
B6
0.11mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.63mg · 27% DV
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Sodium
450mg · 20% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
68mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 288 calories in 1 cup (medium) (180 g):
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Chicken Broth Butter Rice Pilaf is rice cooked in chicken broth with butter, giving a familiar side dish a savory, aromatic character. The broth seasons the grains as they cook, while butter adds richness; the result is tender rice with a pleasantly full flavour.
Serve it warm alongside roasted or grilled chicken, vegetables, or a saucy main, as you might a simple home-style pilaf. Its nutritional profile is mainly carbohydrate, with some fat from the butter and little fibre. For a lighter plate, use less butter and pair the pilaf with plenty of vegetables; it also works well as a base for leftover cooked chicken.
Low
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Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.41g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.89g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.61g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.