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Grilled Chicken with Gravy

Cultural Context

Grilled Chicken with Gravy is a beloved dish in Sri Lanka, often enjoyed during family gatherings and festive occasions. The dish showcases the island's rich culinary heritage, where grilled meats are commonly served with a flavorful gravy made from local spices and ingredients. Today, this dish has gained popularity beyond Sri Lanka, with variations appearing in many countries, reflecting local tastes and cooking styles.

Sri LankanSLmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 medium onion
2 chicken stock cubes
1 beef stock cube
2 cups brown rice
4 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
1 cup carrots, diced
2 cups cabbage, shredded
1 cup peas
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats while margarine is often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos can be less expensive.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch is often cheaper for thickening.

1

Burn onions to create a dark color for the rice.

2

Add two chicken stock cubes and two beef stock cubes to the burnt onions.

3

Wash the rice and pour it into the pot with boiling water.

4

Add salt, paprika, black pepper, white pepper, and thyme to the rice.

5

Mix the ingredients together and allow the rice to come to a boil.

6

If the water is disappearing and the rice is not done, add more boiling water.

7

Cover the pot with aluminum foil and a lid to steam the rice.

8

Add carrots, cabbage, peas, and parsley to the rice for crunch and flavor.

9

Mix the veggies into the rice gently.

10

Add butter and brownie sauce at the end to enhance flavor and shine.

11

Grill the chicken ahead of time, marinating it prior to cooking.

12

In a pot, mix butter and brownie sauce to create a shiny glaze for the chicken.

13

Cut the grilled chicken into pieces and coat with the glaze.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingsautéingthickeningsimmering

Equipment Needed

grillsaucepanwhiskmeasuring spoonscutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Grilled ChickenChicken with Gravy

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