I grew up eating buckwheat with chicken. For my family, it was like macaroni and cheese for a typical American family. I still love this nutty, flavorful, and very nutritious seed. I love coming up with different recipes that will incorporate this vegetarian protein.
Is Buckwheat Healthy?
The name can surely sound scary if you are on a gluten-free diet. But, despite its name, buckwheat is not related to wheat. It’s a seed, rather than a grain, meaning it is safe to eat for people with gluten sensitivity.
Buckwheat is mostly made of carbs, but the nutritional value of buckwheat is higher than many other grains. It is sugar-free and boasts in being a good source of protein, fiber, and water.
Ingredients for Making Buckwheat with Chicken
Butter: Unsalted.
Extra virgin olive oil: or any oil that you like to cook with.
Onion: Yellow, and unsweetened.
Chicken: Skinless and boneless chicken thighs.
Carrot: If organic, no need to peel.
Buckwheat: Make sure it’s not passed.
Water: To cook the buckwheat.
Salt and Black Pepper: For flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 lb chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 carrots
- 1 cup buckwheat, roasted
- 2 cups of water
How to Make One-Pot Buckwheat and Chicken:
Add ingredients together: The process goes faster if you pre-cut and pre-chop ingredients.
- In a dutch oven (I like this Le Creuset brand best) over medium heat, melt butter and add a Tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
- Add in chopped yellow onion and saute until the onion is soft.
- Cut off the fat from the chicken thighs (if any), cut into small pieces, and add to the onion. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add in the carrots, and keep cooking.
- Stir everything well, and then add in the water. Taste the water, and add salt to taste. Bring water to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and add a cup of buckwheat.
Cover the pot with a lid, and let it all come together simmering, until there is no water left in the pot and the buckwheat is cooked (about 10-15 minutes).
Another Buckwheat Recipe you may want to try:
Buckwheat Avocado And Zucchini Bowl
Also, if buckwheat is not your thing, you can try this All in One Rice and Chicken recipe, which has been a hit with the readers.
Equipment I Used

Buckwheat with Chicken
Equipment
- Knife
- Cutting board
- cast iron pot
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 lb chicken thighs skinless and boneless
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 carrots sliced
- 1 cup buckwheat roasted
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- In a cast-iron pot, melt 2 Tablespoons butter and 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
- Chop 1 yellow onion add to pot and start sautéing.
- Cut off the fat from 1 pound of chicken thighs (if any), cut into small pieces and add to the onion. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Cut 2 carrots into slices, add to the pot.
- Stir everything well. Pour in 2 cups of water, then salt and pepper to your taste of the water. Bring to a boil.
- On the lowest heat, add 1 cup of buckwheat.
- Close the lid, let simmer till there is no water left (10-15 minutes).
I seriously do not cook with buckwheat enough. Thanks for reminding me how delicious it is – I must make this dish!