ONE POT CHICKEN AND RICE | CHICKEN RICE RECIPE | CHICKEN AND RICE

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken pieces

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in pieces add flavor and moisture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

Wash and soak the Basmati Rice for 30 mins.

Slice the onions, slit the green chillies and chop the coriander & mint leaves.

Heat 3 tbsp oil + 1 tbsp butter in a pan.

Add the whole spices and give a stir.

Add the sliced onions and fry on medium heat for 6-7 mins till light brown in color.

Add the chicken pieces and fry on high heat for 4-5 mins till the chicken pieces are browned.

Add the ginger garlic paste and mix & fry on low heat for 3 mins.

Add the coriander powder, fennel powder, garam masala powder and 1 tsp salt.

Mix and fry on medium heat for 2-3 mins till the chicken pieces are browned & coated with the masala.

Lower heat and add the fresh cream. Mix and cook on low heat for 2-3 mins till it’s cooked and oil separates.

Add the hot 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.

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 around 30 mins before serving.

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