Chicken Pilaf With Fried Onions And Almonds

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs), cut into pieces
• 1 lb long-grain rice
• 2 onions, sliced
• 2 tbsp butter or shortening
• 1 small bag of mixed spices (or 1 tsp mixed spice)
• 1/2 cup almonds, sliced
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• Salt to taste

Method

1. 1 Place chicken pieces in a pot with enough water to cover. Add the bag of mixed spices and simmer until the chicken is almost tender, about 45-60 minutes.
2. 2 Remove chicken from broth. Strain and reserve the broth. Remove meat from bones and discard skin/bones.
3. 3 In a skillet, melt butter or shortening. Fry half of the sliced onions until golden. Add the rice and fry for 2-3 minutes until coated.
4. 4 Combine the fried rice, chicken meat, and reserved broth in a large pot or rice cooker. Ensure there is about 2 inches of liquid above the rice. Simmer covered until broth is absorbed and rice is tender.
5. 5 In a separate skillet, fry the remaining onions until crisp. Add almonds and raisins, cooking briefly until toasted.
6. 6 Fluff the rice, transfer to a serving platter, and top with the fried onion mixture and shredded coconut.