One Pot Chicken Rice Recipe | How to Make Chicken Rice | CDC | Chef Deena Cooks

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in ginger garlic paste; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped green chilies; cook for a minute.

Mix in chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.

Stir in curd, coriander leaves, and curry leaves; cook for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.

Add fennel seeds and whole garam masala; stir well.

Add rinsed rice and salt; mix gently to coat the rice with spices.

Pour in water (adjust based on rice type) and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cover the pot.

Cook for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

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