Name: Riz a Djej (Lebanese Spiced Rice with Chicken, Toasted Almonds, and Cinnamon)
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 128.5 g chicken breast; 1 tsp olive oil; 0.5 tsp baharat spice blend; 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 42.6 g long grain white rice; 105.7 g spinach; 31.3 g almonds; 24.4 g pomegranate molasses

Lunch · Lebanese · 15 min

Riz a Djej (Lebanese Spiced Rice with Chicken, Toasted Almonds, and Cinnamon)

Calories: 601
Protein: 42g
Carbs: 65g
Fat: 20g

Ingredients

128.5 g chicken breast
1 tsp olive oil
0.5 tsp baharat spice blend
0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
42.6 g long grain white rice
105.7 g spinach
31.3 g almonds
24.4 g pomegranate molasses

Method

01Cook long grain white rice in a small pot with 120 ml water and a pinch of salt until tender and fluffy.
02Season the chicken breast with salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and baharat spice blend.
03Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a plate to rest for 5 minutes, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
04In the same skillet, add fresh spinach with 1 tbsp water and a pinch of salt; cook over medium heat for 2 minutes until wilted.
05In a separate small dry skillet over medium-low heat, toast sliced almonds for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and fragrant, stirring constantly.
06To serve, place warm cooked rice in a serving bowl, top with wilted spinach and shredded chicken, drizzle with pomegranate molasses, and sprinkle toasted sliced almonds over top.

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