Chicken, Black Bean & Rice Skillet - Alberta Pulse Growers

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) smoked paprika
• 1 tsp (5 mL) turmeric powder
• 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cumin
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
• 2 lb (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tsp (10 mL) oil
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 large shallot, finely diced
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) dry rice
• 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes (see tips)
• 2 cups (500 mL) chicken or vegetable broth (see tips)
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 3 cups (750 mL) fresh baby spinach
• 2 cups (500 mL) cooked or canned black beans, drained & rinsed (see tips)
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) raisins
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) sliced green olives
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh parsley