Green Rice with Chicken Peas and Almonds Hot stuff: Add a small seeded jalapeno to the food processor. nice Great luxury elegant Hotel Restaurant Recipe

4 SERVINGS

PREP TIME 15 min

COOK TIME 30 min

Ingredients 

2 medium onions, coarsely chopped

½ cup flat-leaf parsley

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 cups long-grain rice

3hz cups chicken broth

1 pound chicken tenders, halved crosswise

Salt and freshly ground pepper

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

½ cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted

Juice of I lime

Method 

1. Pulse the onions and parsley in a food processor until finely chopped. 

2. In a large, heavy saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat, add the onion mixture and cook for 3 minutes. 

3. Stir ¡n the rice and broth and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. 

5. Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side. 

6. Add to the rice along with the peas and half of the almonds. Cover the rice and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. 

7. Stir in the lime juice; season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon into bowls and top with the remaining almonds.