Chicken and Chickpea Pilaf Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 pinch saffron thread
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
1 1/4 cups long- grain rice
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups hot chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground coriander
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas
1 tsp ground cumin
1/3 cup golden raisin
1 onion, sliced
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
3 tbsp chopped parsley

Directions:

Crumble saffron threads into a small bowl, add 2 tbsp boiling water and set aside for at least 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the coriander and cumin. Cook the chicken in batches, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add the remaining oil to the saucepan. Add the onion, red pepper and garlic and cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes, until softened.
Stir in the rice. Return the chicken to the saucepan and stir in the broth, along with the saffron and its liquid, 1/2 tsp salt and the bay leaves. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then stir in along with the raisins and cook about 5 minutes or until the rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a warm serving platter and serve hot, sprinkled with almonds and parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	482.06 Kcal (2018 kJ)
Calories from fat	169.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.82g	29%
Sodium	847.67mg	35%
Potassium	676.42mg	14%
Total Carbs	68.37g	23%
Sugars	12.66g	51%
Dietary Fiber	6.82g	27%
Protein	11.32g	23%
Vitamin C	56.8mg	95%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	99.8mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	153.71 Kcal (644 kJ)
Calories from fat	54.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6g	29%
Sodium	270.28mg	35%
Potassium	215.68mg	14%
Total Carbs	21.8g	23%
Sugars	4.04g	51%
Dietary Fiber	2.17g	27%
Protein	3.61g	23%
Vitamin C	18.1mg	95%
Iron	0.8mg	14%
Calcium	31.8mg	10%

* 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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