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Chicken and Basmati Rice Pilau with Saffron, Spinach, and Cardamom Recipe

Chicken and Basmati Rice Pilau with Saffron, Spinach, and Cardamom Recipe

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Chicken and Basmati Rice Pilau with Saffron, Spinach, and Cardamom

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Nutrition

917

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Ingredients:

Serving

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

Directions:

Cover rice with cold water. Let stand for 20 minutes. Drain and rinse the rice with cold water. Drain.
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.
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; sauté 7 minutes or until tender. Add carrot and cardamom; sauté 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.
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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	916.63 Kcal (3838 kJ)
Calories from fat	533.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	59.29g	91%
Cholesterol	120.95mg	40%
Sodium	790.63mg	33%
Potassium	1022.29mg	22%
Total Carbs	61.64g	21%
Sugars	8.86g	35%
Dietary Fiber	12.94g	52%
Protein	37.16g	74%
Vitamin C	21.3mg	36%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	33.7mg	187%
Calcium	173.4mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	202.32 Kcal (847 kJ)
Calories from fat	117.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.09g	91%
Cholesterol	26.7mg	40%
Sodium	174.51mg	33%
Potassium	225.64mg	22%
Total Carbs	13.61g	21%
Sugars	1.95g	35%
Dietary Fiber	2.86g	52%
Protein	8.2g	74%
Vitamin C	4.7mg	36%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	9%
Iron	7.4mg	187%
Calcium	38.3mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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