One Pot Chicken Tikka Masala Rice

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Marinate chicken thighs in cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, chili powder, salt, pepper, garam masala, ginger, garlic, and lemon juice.
  2. 2Marinate chicken thighs in cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, chili powder, salt, pepper, garam masala, ginger, garlic, and lemon juice.
  3. 3Marinate chicken thighs in cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, chili powder, salt, pepper, garam masala, ginger, garlic, and lemon juice.
  4. 4Sear the marinated chicken thighs in a pan until about 70% cooked.
  5. 5Sear the marinated chicken thighs in a pan until about 70% cooked.
  6. 6Sear the marinated chicken thighs in a pan until about 70% cooked.
  7. 7Remove the chicken from the pan and add diced onions, cooking them down.
  8. 8Remove the chicken from the pan and add diced onions, cooking them down.
  9. 9Remove the chicken from the pan and add diced onions, cooking them down.
  10. 10Add minced garlic, ginger, tomato paste, and the same spices used for the chicken marinade to the pan with the onions, and stir well to create the base.
  11. 11Add minced garlic, ginger, tomato paste, and the same spices used for the chicken marinade to the pan with the onions, and stir well to create the base.
  12. 12Add minced garlic, ginger, tomato paste, and the same spices used for the chicken marinade to the pan with the onions, and stir well to create the base.
  13. 13Add rice to the pan and mix it with the base, ensuring it is well coated.
  14. 14Add rice to the pan and mix it with the base, ensuring it is well coated.
  15. 15Add rice to the pan and mix it with the base, ensuring it is well coated.
  16. 16Pour coconut milk into the pan with the rice and mixture.
  17. 17Pour coconut milk into the pan with the rice and mixture.
  18. 18Pour coconut milk into the pan with the rice and mixture.
  19. 19Nestle the seared chicken thighs back into the pan with the rice and liquid, and allow it to finish cooking.
  20. 20Nestle the seared chicken thighs back into the pan with the rice and liquid, and allow it to finish cooking.
  21. 21Nestle the seared chicken thighs back into the pan with the rice and liquid, and allow it to finish cooking.
  22. 22While the rice is cooking, prepare the green chutney cucumbers by dicing the cucumbers.
  23. 23While the rice is cooking, prepare the green chutney cucumbers by dicing the cucumbers.
  24. 24While the rice is cooking, prepare the green chutney cucumbers by dicing the cucumbers.
  25. 25In a measuring cup, combine cilantro, mint, lemon juice, cumin, and olive oil.
  26. 26In a measuring cup, combine cilantro, mint, lemon juice, cumin, and olive oil.
  27. 27In a measuring cup, combine cilantro, mint, lemon juice, cumin, and olive oil.
  28. 28Blend the chutney ingredients using an immersion blender until smooth.
  29. 29Blend the chutney ingredients using an immersion blender until smooth.
  30. 30Blend the chutney ingredients using an immersion blender until smooth.
  31. 31Pour the green chutney over the diced cucumbers and mix.
  32. 32Pour the green chutney over the diced cucumbers and mix.
  33. 33Pour the green chutney over the diced cucumbers and mix.
  34. 34Once the chicken and rice dish is ready, fluff the rice.
  35. 35Once the chicken and rice dish is ready, fluff the rice.
  36. 36Once the chicken and rice dish is ready, fluff the rice.
  37. 37Serve the chicken tikka masala rice with the green chutney cucumbers.
  38. 38Serve the chicken tikka masala rice with the green chutney cucumbers.
  39. 39Serve the chicken tikka masala rice with the green chutney cucumbers.

Ingredients

  • chicken thighs
  • chicken thighs
  • chicken thighs
  • cumin
  • cumin
  • cumin
  • coriander
  • coriander
  • coriander
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • turmeric
  • turmeric
  • turmeric
  • chili powder
  • chili powder
  • chili powder
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • garam masala
  • garam masala
  • garam masala
  • ginger
  • ginger
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • lemon juice
  • lemon juice
  • lemon juice
  • onions
  • onions
  • onions
  • tomato paste
  • tomato paste
  • tomato paste
  • rice
  • rice
  • rice
  • coconut milk
  • coconut milk
  • coconut milk
  • cucumber
  • cucumber
  • cucumber
  • mint
  • mint
  • mint
  • cilantro
  • cilantro
  • cilantro
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil

Equipment

bowlgraterlemon squeezerspatulatongspanmeasuring cupimmersion blenderknifecutting board

Tips

  • For a weeknight, you don't need to marinate the chicken; just sear it directly.
  • The green chutney cucumber addition provides a crisp texture and light, fresh flavor to the dish.
  • Fluff the rice before serving for best results.
  • The dish is a rich and creamy one-pot version of chicken tikka masala with rice, resembling a lazy biryani.
  • The green chutney vinaigrette is an innovative condiment that pairs well with the dish, adding a bright and herby contrast to the richness of the chicken and rice.