Chicken And Rice With Almonds And Dried Cherries Recipe Recipe

Name: Chicken And Rice With Almonds And Dried Cherries Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces (2 thighs, 2 drumsticks, 4 breast pieces), or 2 pounds mixed chicken pieces; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick; 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup); 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1/2 cup dried cherries; 3 dried hot red chilies (such as chile de arbol); 2 cups basmati rice (or other long-grain rice), rinsed until water runs clear; 2 2/3 cups low-sodium homemade or store bought chicken broth; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and fine stems; 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves; Hot sauce like harissa or mango pickle (optional)

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces (2 thighs, 2 drumsticks, 4 breast pieces), or 2 pounds mixed chicken pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup dried cherries
3 dried hot red chilies (such as chile de arbol)
2 cups basmati rice (or other long-grain rice), rinsed until water runs clear
2 2/3 cups low-sodium homemade or store bought chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and fine stems
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Hot sauce like harissa or mango pickle (optional)

1
Season chicken generously with salt and pepper. Heat butter in a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat until foaming subsides, swirling pan gently. Add as much of the chicken as will comfortably fit in one layer, skin-side down. Cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Flip and brown on the other side, another 3 minutes. Set browned chicken pieces aside and, if necessary, repeat process with remaining chicken.
2
Remove all but 3 tablespoons of fat. Add cinnamon stick and cook until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add onion and cook, stirring often to dislodge any browned bits, until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add almonds and cook until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add dried cherries and dried red chilies and cook for 1 minute more, stirring often.
3
Stir in rice and cook until the grains turn a chalky white, about 1 minute. Add the broth, season with a 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, nestle the chicken pieces on top, cover, and cook until the rice is fluffy and the chicken pieces are fully cooked, 20 to 25 minutes.
4
Garnish chicken and rice with cilantro and mint. Serve with lemon and hot sauce of your choice.

894

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces (2 thighs, 2 drumsticks, 4 breast pieces), or 2 pounds mixed chicken pieces, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Rice With Almonds And Dried Cherries Recipe 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 Rice With Almonds And Dried Cherries Recipe

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