Mediterranean rice with chicken

1 1/2 lbs chicken
1 1/2 cups long grain rice 
1 large onion (chopped)
2 cups carrots (shredded)
2 medium tomatoes (chopped)
4 cups water 
1/3 cup Olive oil
1/2 cup almond slices 
1/2 cup raisins
1 tbsp tomato paste 
2 tsp orange zest
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tbsp black pepper
1/4 tsp clove powder
1/2 tbsp cardamom powder
1 dried lime

In a large pot on a medium high heat add olive oil and sautee chopped onions, tomatoes and tomato paste until soft. Then add cubed chicken and all of the spices , cook for about 5 min . After 5 min add water and cook for additional 25 min with a closed lid . Then add rice, carrots and lime . Cover the pan with a clean kitchen towel to absorb the moisture and close the lid . On a medium low heat cook for 25 min. Meanwhile in a dry skillet roast almond slices and raisins . Once the rice is fully cooked top it with almonds and raisins . ENJOY !!!