🍲 Chicken With Spiced Rice Recipe 🍲
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Description:
Looking for a show-stopping dish that’s not only delicious but also perfect for entertaining? This Chicken With Spiced Rice is your answer! The best part? You can prepare it in advance, and when the time comes, simply reheat it in the oven to perfection.
Recipe Category: Curries
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Chicken, Poultry, Rice, Meat, Asian, Potluck, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 847.9
- Fat: 41.9g
- Saturated Fat: 9.8g
- Cholesterol: 136mg
- Sodium: 389.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 77.9g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 14.2g
- Protein: 40.1g
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 onions
- 2 green chili peppers
- 1 – 2 fresh ginger pieces
- 1 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2/3 cup cilantro (plus extra for garnish)
- 2/3 cup basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 2 golden raisins
- Slivered almonds for garnish
Instructions:
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Prepare Basmati Rice: Place Basmati rice in a bowl and cover with cold water; let soak for 30 minutes, then drain.
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F.
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Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces.
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Cook Onion Mixture: Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large flameproof casserole dish; add 1 onion and cook until softened.
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Spice It Up: Add finely chopped chilies, grated ginger, crushed garlic, and curry powder to the dish. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Bring to a Boil: Add stock and seasoning; bring slowly to a boil.
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Bake the Chicken: Add the chicken, cover, and bake for 20 minutes or until tender.
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Add Yogurt: Remove from the oven and stir in the yogurt.
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Prepare Rice Mixture: Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a flameproof casserole dish. Cook the remaining onion until tender and lightly browned. Add drained Basmati rice, garam masala, raisins, slivered almonds, and stock to the dish.
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Cook Together: 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.
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To Serve: Spoon half of the rice onto a large deep serving dish, cover with the chicken, and then add the remaining rice. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and/or additional slivered almonds for garnish.
Now, savor the delightful aroma and flavors of this Chicken With Spiced Rice, a culinary masterpiece that’s sure to impress your guests! 🌟✨
