Braised Chicken and Rice with Orange, Saffron, Almond, and Pistachio Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups brown basmati rice
• a handful of peas
• and black pepper
• 4 large chicken thighs
• 4 cups water
• 1 large organic orange
• 1 tablespoon unrefined granulated sugar
• + 9 more ingredients
• • ½ cup slivered blanched almonds
  • ½ cup pistachio nuts
  • a handful of baby fava beans
  • 8 cardamom pods
  • 3 teaspoons rose water
  • pinch saffron threads
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 medium onions
  • coarse salt

Rinse the rice in a sieve under cold running water until the water runs clear; put to one side. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot and throw in the onions. Cook over medium heat until they soften and turn golden. Season the chicken thighs and add them to the pan. Brown on all sides...

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