Spicy Lentils and Brown Rice

Ingredients:

1	tsp	oil
1		cinnamon stick
1	tsp	cumin seeds
6		garlic cloves, minced
1		onion, sliced
1	lb	chicken tenders
1	cup	Carolina® Brown Rice (Whole Grain)
3	cups	low-sodium chicken broth
1	cup	red lentils, whole
1	tsp	ground cardamom
1	cup	raisins
1	cup	almonds, toasted
2	tbsp	fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions:

Heat oil in a large saucepan and sauté cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, and garlic for 2 minutes over low heat. Add onion and sauté until tender. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in rice and continue to sauté for 5 additional minutes. Increase heat and add broth, lentils and cardamom. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer at reduced heat for 40 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick. Add raisins and almonds. Fold in cilantro.