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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