Saffron Rice Pilaf with Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 bone in, skinless chicken thighs
• 1½ tsp Saffron and Winding Road Saffron Sea Salt (separated)
• 1 pinch saffron threads
• 3 tbsp ghee or unsalted butter
• 3 large shallots, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
• 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 tbsp Here Comes the Yum Turmeric Ginger Spice
• 1½ cups basmati rice
• ¼ cup golden raisins
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and very thinly sliced into rounds
• ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
• ½ cup chopped almonds and pistachio nuts