Spiced Chicken With Rice and Crispy Onions Recipe

Name: Spiced Chicken With Rice and Crispy Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons sunflower oil; 4 teaspoons curry powder; 2 large red onions, thinly sliced; 8 ounces basmati rice; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 pinch saffron; 1 tablespoon raisins; 5 ounces frozen peas; 2 tablespoons mint, chopped; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 8 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
4 teaspoons curry powder
2 large red onions, thinly sliced
8 ounces basmati rice
1 cinnamon stick
1 pinch saffron
1 tablespoon raisins
5 ounces frozen peas
2 tablespoons mint, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
8 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt

1
Heat the oven to 375F.
2
Brush the chicken with 1 tsp of oil, then sprinkle with curry powder.
3
Toss the onion in the remaining oil.
4
Put the chicken and onions in one layer in a roasting tin.
5
Bake for 25 mins until the meat is cooked and the onions are crisp, stirring the onions halfway through the cooking time.
6
Rinse the rice, then put in a pan with the cinnamon, saffron, salt to taste and 1 1/4 cups water.
7
Bring to the boil, stir once, add the raisins, cover.
8
Gently cook for 10-12 mins until the rice is tender, adding the peas halfway through.
9
Spoon the rice onto two plates, top with the chicken and scatter over the onions.
10
Stir the herbs into the yogurt and season before serving on the side.

543

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* 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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons sunflower oil, 4 teaspoons curry powder, 2 large red onions, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Spiced Chicken With Rice and Crispy Onions falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spiced Chicken With Rice and Crispy Onions

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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