Ingredients

  • 1/2 chicken
  • 5 c. water
  • 1/2 c. almonds, blanched
  • 1/4 c. pine nuts
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 c. rice, soaked for 30 minutes
  • 3 c. chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • cinnamon

Method

  • Cook chicken in the water until tender.
  • Remove from liquid, debone and set aside.
  • Save the liquid.
  • Place almonds, pine nuts and butter in a saucepan.
  • Turn heat to low.
  • Stir, browning the nuts to a golden color.
  • Drain rice and add to the nuts.
  • Stir on low heat for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken pieces, broth, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to boil on high heat.
  • Lower heat, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Serve on a platter with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.