Chicken And Basmati Rice Pilau With Saffron, Spinach, And Cardamom Recipe

Name: Chicken And Basmati Rice Pilau With Saffron, Spinach, And Cardamom
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice; 3/4 cup dried lentils; Cooking spray; 10 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds); 2 cups vertically sliced onion; 2 teaspoons chopped peeled fresh ginger; 1 cup shredded carrot; 4 cardamom pods, lightly crushed; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 1/2 cups warm fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed; 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon butter; 1/2 cup blanched almonds

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice
3/4 cup dried lentils
Cooking spray
10 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds)
2 cups vertically sliced onion
2 teaspoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 cup shredded carrot
4 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 cups warm fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup blanched almonds

1
Cover rice with cold water. Let stand for 20 minutes. Drain and rinse the rice with cold water. Drain.
2
Sort and rinse lentils. Place lentils in a small saucepan; cover with water to 2 inches above lentils. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until almost tender. Drain.
3
Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove chicken from pan. Add onion and ginger to pan; saute 7 minutes or until tender. Add carrot and cardamom; saute 2 minutes. Return chicken to pan. Add rice, lentils, rind, juice, salt, and pepper. Combine broth and saffron; stir until saffron is dissolved. Add saffron mixture to pan; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook 15 minutes or until rice is almost tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in spinach. Remove from heat. Cover with a towel; place lid over towel. Let stand 10 minutes.
4
Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add almonds; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Sprinkle almonds over chicken mixture.

1189

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

121

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice, 3/4 cup dried lentils, Cooking spray, 10 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds), and more.

Yes, Chicken And Basmati Rice Pilau With Saffron, Spinach, And Cardamom falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken And Basmati Rice Pilau With Saffron, Spinach, And Cardamom

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