Middle Eastern Rice Bowl – Rachael Ray

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 pound chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 boxes Near East brand rice pilaf mix (6 ounces each)
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 2 cups store-bought hummus, for serving (optional)
• 1 bag pita chips, for serving (optional)
• Trimmed scallions, for serving (optional)
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips, for serving (optional)
• Cucumber sticks or disks, for serving (optional)