Chicken and rice

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375. Rinse and soak the rice. Combine spices except saffron in a small bowl. Rub chicken with oil, then some of the spice mixture.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large, oven-safe skillet. Brown chicken, then transfer to a plate.

Step 3

Toast rice for a few minutes then add garlic, then chicken broth, raisins, juice from half the lemon, and remaining spices. Crumble in saffron if using. Bring to a simmer and return the chicken to the top of the rice. Cook 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Step 4

Serve with spinach flavored with cinnamon, cumin, and olive oil.