Description
A comforting and flavor-packed one-pan meal featuring spiced chicken, fluffy basmati rice, fresh vegetables, and a creamy yogurt sauce that brings everything together beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups chicken pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 whole lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix chicken with olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, salt, and black pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add a bit of oil to the pan and let it warm up.
- Assemble the Dish: Add the marinated chicken to the pan and spread it evenly.
- Cook to Perfection: Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and slightly golden.
- Finishing Touches: Cook the basmati rice separately according to package instructions. Prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing yogurt with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of salt.
- Serve and Enjoy: In a bowl, layer the rice, top with chicken, add tomatoes, cucumber, and onion, then drizzle with yogurt sauce and sprinkle parsley.
Notes
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 20 minutes for deeper flavor
- Use fresh herbs for the best taste and color
- Add extra lemon juice for a brighter finish
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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