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