Spiced Spinach Pilaf With Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp oil
1 None onion, chopped
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili flakes
1/2 tsp turmeric
4 oz basmati rice
2 cups chicken stock
14 oz can diced tomatoes
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/4 lb baby spinach leaves

Preparation

For the pilaf, heat oil in a large saucepan on medium and saute onion 3-4 mins, until tender. Add coriander, cinnamon, cumin, chili flakes and turmeric. Cook 1 min, stirring, until fragrant. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 min. Stir in chicken stock and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 mins, or until rice is just tender. Remove from heat and cool 5 mins.
Meanwhile, preheat grill on high. Brush chicken with oil and grill 4-5 mins on each side, until cooked through. Cut each piece in half.
To finish, stir spinach into rice mixture. Season to taste and top with chicken to serve.