One Pot Chicken Tikka Masala Rice

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add spices (cumin, turmeric, paprika, garam masala, salt, pepper) to a bowl.
  2. 2Grate garlic into the bowl.
  3. 3Squeeze lemon juice into the bowl.
  4. 4Add olive oil to the bowl.
  5. 5Mix the marinade ingredients together.
  6. 6Add chicken thighs to the marinade and mix thoroughly.
  7. 7Sear the marinated chicken in a pan with olive oil until about 70% cooked.
  8. 8Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  9. 9Add diced onions to the same pan and cook them down with salt.
  10. 10Add minced garlic and ginger to the cooked onions.
  11. 11Add tomato paste and the same spices used for chicken to the pan and cook until fragrant.
  12. 12Add rice to the pan and stir to combine with the base.
  13. 13Pour coconut milk and water into the rice mixture and stir.
  14. 14Nestle the seared chicken thighs back into the rice mixture, adding any juices from the chicken plate.
  15. 15Cover the pan and let it cook for about 25 minutes.
  16. 16While the rice cooks, dice cucumbers.
  17. 17Prepare the green chutney vinaigrette by adding cilantro, mint, lemon juice, cumin, salt, pepper, and olive oil to a measuring cup.
  18. 18Blend the green chutney ingredients with an immersion blender.
  19. 19Pour the green chutney vinaigrette over the diced cucumbers and mix.
  20. 20Once the rice is cooked, fluff it up with a fork.
  21. 21Serve the chicken tikka masala rice with the green chutney cucumbers on top.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

bowllemon juicerspatulapantongsmeasuring cupimmersion blenderknifecutting board

Tips

  • The dish is described as a "flavor party".
  • It's a quick recipe, as marination isn't necessary for the chicken.
  • The green chutney cucumber topping adds a crisp texture and is a perfect vessel for the herby and bright vinaigrette.
One Pot Chicken Tikka Masala Rice | Clip Recipe