Chicken and Rice With Almonds and Dried Cherries Recipe

Name: Chicken and Rice With Almonds and Dried Cherries Recipe
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Whole Chicken; Chicken Thighs; Chicken Breast; Kosher Salt; Freshly Ground Black Pepper; Butter; Cinnamon Stick; Onion; Slivered Almonds; Dried Cherries; Dried Red Chile Pepper; Long Grain Basmati Rice; Long Grain Rice; Low Sodium Chicken Broth; Chopped Cilantro; Chopped Mint; Harissa Sauce; Amba (Pickled Mango Sauce)

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Serves: 4 Save

Ingredients (13)

1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces (2 thighs, 2 drumsticks, 4 breast pieces), or 2 pounds mixed chicken pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup dried cherries
3 dried hot red chilies (such as chile de arbol)
2 cups basmati rice (or other long-grain rice), rinsed until water runs clear
2 2/3 cups low-sodium homemade or store bought chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and fine stems
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Hot sauce like harissa or mango pickle (optional)