INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups
long-grain white rice, like basmati
4
bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 tsp
salt, or more to taste
1/2 tsp
black pepper, or more to taste
2 tbsp
vegetable oil
1
large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1
piece (2 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 tsp
ground turmeric
1/2 tsp
ground cardamom, plus more to taste
1 stick
cinnamon
1
bay leaf
1/2 cup
golden raisins
2 1/2 cups
chicken stock or water
1/4 cup
skinned or unskinned whole almonds, or sliced almonds
2 tbsp
chopped fresh cilantro