One Pot Indian Chicken and Rice 🍗🍚

Introduction

Welcome back, food enthusiasts! Today, I’m thrilled to share a delightful recipe that combines the rich, aromatic flavors of Indian cuisine with the convenience of one-pot cooking. This One Pot Indian Chicken and Rice is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal. It’s bursting with spices, herbs, and a hint of citrus that will tantalize your taste buds. Let’s dive into this delicious dish!

Ingredients

For Marinating the Chicken:

• 4 chicken thigh fillets (around 600gm) 🍗
• 2 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
• 1 tsp minced garlic (garlic paste) 🧄
• 1 tsp minced ginger (ginger paste) 🫚
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric (turmeric powder) 🌿
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder 🌶️
• 2 tsp garam masala 🌟
• 1 tsp soy sauce 🌿
• Salt and pepper, to season 🧂

For Indian Lemon Chicken and Rice:

• 2 tbsp ghee (or oil) (I used 1 tbsp ghee and 1 tbsp oil) 🧈
• 2 cups rice (I used basmati rice), rinsed 🍚
• 4 cups chicken stock (or chicken broth) 🍲
• Juice from 1 large lemon 🍋
• 1/4 cup coriander (cilantro) leaves 🌿
• 1/4 cup mint leaves 🌱
• Salt to taste 🧂
• Coriander (cilantro) leaves or mint leaves, to garnish 🌿
• Lemon wedges, to garnish 🍋
• Pomegranate arils, to garnish (optional) 🍈

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

1. Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix together 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp minced ginger, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, 1/2 tsp red chili powder, 2 tsp garam masala, and 1 tsp soy sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Marinate: Add the chicken thigh fillets to the mixture, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. ⏲️

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

1. Heat Ghee: In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 2 tbsp ghee (or a combination of ghee and oil) over medium-high heat.
2. Brown Chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the pan and turn occasionally to brown all sides. The chicken should be about 75% cooked. Transfer to a plate. 🍳

Step 3: Prepare the Rice

1. Combine Ingredients: In the same pan, add 2 cups of rinsed basmati rice, 4 cups chicken stock, juice from 1 large lemon, 1/4 cup coriander leaves, and 1/4 cup mint leaves. Stir well.
2. Add Chicken: Place the browned chicken pieces on top of the rice in a single layer.
3. Cook: Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. 🔥🍲

Step 4: Garnish and Serve

1. Garnish: Top with additional coriander leaves, mint leaves, and lemon wedges. For a touch of sweetness, add pomegranate arils if desired. 🌿🍋🍈
2. Serve: Enjoy your flavorful and aromatic One Pot Indian Chicken and Rice! 🍽️

Time Breakdown

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes

This One Pot Indian Chicken and Rice is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a treat for the eyes with its vibrant colors and fresh garnishes. It’s a hearty, comforting meal that’s sure to become a family favorite. Happy cooking!

One Pot Indian Chicken and Rice 🍗🍚

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• Author: Dulcia
• Total Time: 55 min

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Ingredients

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For Marinating the Chicken:

4 chicken thigh fillets (around 600gm) 🍗
2 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
1 tsp minced garlic (garlic paste) 🧄
1 tsp minced ginger (ginger paste) 🫚
1/2 tsp ground turmeric (turmeric powder) 🌿
1/2 tsp red chili powder 🌶️
2 tsp garam masala 🌟
1 tsp soy sauce 🌿
Salt and pepper, to season 🧂
For Indian Lemon Chicken and Rice:

2 tbsp ghee (or oil) (I used 1 tbsp ghee and 1 tbsp oil) 🧈
2 cups rice (I used basmati rice), rinsed 🍚
4 cups chicken stock (or chicken broth) 🍲
Juice from 1 large lemon 🍋
1/4 cup coriander (cilantro) leaves 🌿
1/4 cup mint leaves 🌱
Salt to taste 🧂
Coriander (cilantro) leaves or mint leaves, to garnish 🌿
Lemon wedges, to garnish 🍋
Pomegranate arils, to garnish (optional) 🍈

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Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate chicken with lemon juice, garlic, ginger, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, and soy sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. ⏲️

2️⃣ Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and turn occasionally to brown all the sides of the chicken. At this stage, chicken only needs to be 75 percent cooked. Transfer to a plate. 🍳

3️⃣ To the same pan, add rice, chicken stock, lemon juice, coriander leaves, and mint leaves. Stir. Place chicken on top in one layer. Increase the heat to high, and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid absorbed. 🔥🍲

4️⃣ Garnish with more coriander leaves and lemon wedges. Optional: add pomegranate arils for a touch of sweetness. 🌿🍋🍈

Enjoy your One Pot Indian Chicken and Rice! 🍽️

• Prep Time: 30 min
• Cook Time: 25 min