ONE POT CHICKEN AND RICE | EASY CHICKEN RICE RECIPE | ONE PAN CHICKEN RICE

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Ingredients for One Pot Chicken Rice:

Boneless Chicken pieces- 500 gms
Basmati Rice- 2 US cups measure (375-400 gms)

For Marination:
Turmeric Powder- 1/4 tsp
Red Chilli Powder- 1.5 tsp
Whisked Curd/ Yogurt- 4 tbsp
Salt- 1 tsp

Whole Spices:
Star Anise- 2
Whole Black Peppercorns- 10-12
Bay Leaves- 2

Spice Powders:
Coriander Powder- 2.5 tsp
Garam Masala Powder- 1 tsp

Other Ingredients:
Onions sliced- 2 (150 gms)
Green Chillies slit- 2-3
Ginger Garlic paste- 2.5 tsp
Coriander leaves, chopped- 4 tbsp +1 tbsp for garnish
Mint leaves, chopped- 2-3 tbsp
Salt- 1 tsp
Refined Oil- 3- 4 tbsp
Thick Coconut milk- 100 ml
Water- 500 ml

Preparation:

Marinate the chicken pieces with items mentioned and set aside for 30 mins.
Also wash and soak the Basmati Rice for 30 mins.
Slice the onions, slit the green chillies and chop the coriander & mint leaves.
Prepare the coconut milk or use readymade.

Process:

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and place the marinated chicken pieces side by side. Sear the pieces on high to medium heat for 3 mins till browned. Flip on the other side and repeat the same for 3 mins on the other side. Remove and set aside on a plate.
Add another tablespoon oil to the same pan and heat it.
Add the whole spices, give a stir and add the sliced onions. Fry on medium heat for 5-6 mins till light brown in color.
Add the ginger garlic paste and fry on low heat for 2 mins.
Add the fried chicken pieces back to the pan and stir fry for a minute.
Now add the coriander powder and Garam masala powder. Mix and fry on low heat for 2 mins till the chicken pieces are coated with the masala.
Now add 100 ml coconut milk & 500 ml water and give a mix.
Keep the heat on high and add slit green chillies, chopped coriander & mint leaves and 1 tsp salt.
Give a stir and wait for the water to come to a boil.
Add the drained rice to the boiling water and give a gentle stir. Cook the rice on medium heat for 5 mins.
Again give a gentle stir, reduce the heat to low and cover & cook on low heat for 5 mins.
Remove the lid, give a gentle stir and cover and cook on low heat for another 5 mins.
Once done, garnish with chopped coriander leaves and let it rest for 15-20 mins before serving.




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