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Sesame Cilantro Crisp Jordanian Chicken with Apricot and Almonds

Name: Sesame Cilantro Crisp Jordanian Chicken with Apricot and Almonds
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Jordanian
Ingredients: 400g chicken thighs; 1/2 cup dried apricots; 1/4 cup almonds; 1 cup rice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; Salt to taste; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)

Toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro add a nutty, fresh contrast.

47 minutes4 servings

Method

Insert_before 0: Toss sesame seeds into the rice before serving. Stir cilantro into the chicken and apricots before serving.
Cook chicken in a pot with water until tender.
Add apricots and almonds, simmer 10 minutes.
Cook rice separately until tender.
Serve chicken and apricots over rice.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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