Chicken With Spiced Rice Recipe

Name: Chicken With Spiced Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 onions, thinly sliced; 1 -2 green chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon curry powder; ⅔ cup chicken stock; ⅔ cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro, to garnish; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 ¼ cups basmati rice; ½ teaspoon garam masala; 3 ¾ cups chicken stock; ½ cup golden raisin; ½ cup slivered almonds

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 -2 green chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon curry powder
⅔ cup chicken stock
⅔ cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro, to garnish
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 ¼ cups basmati rice
½ teaspoon garam masala
3 ¾ cups chicken stock
½ cup golden raisin
½ cup slivered almonds

1
Place Basmati rice in a bowl and cover with cold water; let soak for 30 minutes then drain.
2
Preheat the oven to 325F.
3
Cut the chicken into bite size pieces.
4
Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish, add 1 onion and cook until softened.
5
Add the finely chopped chilies, grated ginger, crushed garlic and curry powder to the dish and continue cooking for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Add the stock and seasoning and bring slowly to a boil.
7
Add the chicken; cover and bake 20 minutes, or until tender.
8
Remove from the oven and stir in the yogurt.
9
Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a flameproof casserole dish and cook the remaining onion gently until tender and lightly browned.
10
Add the drained Basmati rice, garam masala, raisins, slivered almonds and stock to the dish.
11
Bring to a boil, cover and cook in the oven with the chicken for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the stock has been absorbed.
12
To Serve:.
13
Spoon half of the rice onto a large deep serving dish, cover with the chicken and then the remaining rice.
14
Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and or additional slivered almonds to garnish.

1578

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

153

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 onions, thinly sliced, 1 -2 green chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Spiced Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken With Spiced Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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