Chicken Tikka With Pilaf Rice

May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 0
Tasty Chicken Tikka with Pilaf Rice Recipe
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

500 g boneless chicken breasts , cubed
200 g cream
1/2 teaspoon powdered turmeric
1 teaspoon kashmiri chili powder
1 teaspoon tikka powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 cup yoghurt
2 green capsicum
2 tomatoes
2 white onions
salt
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 lemon
200 g white rice
2 green cardamoms
4 peppercorns
1 white onion
salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
390
Sugar
6g
Fat
15g
Chicken Tikka with Pilaf Rice is a hearty and very aromatic Middle Eastern dish. The main protein in the dish, i.e. chicken, is marinated in a delicious blend of spices, ginger, garlic, and herbs, including cumin powder, coriander powder, and turmeric. The marinated chicken is then grilled until it is charred on the outside and juicy within. It is a wholesome dish that is perfect for a family gathering or festivities. The side of pilaf rice is often cooked with a choice of spices and is known to be a heartwarming food.

Instructions

1.Instructions:
2.Rinse rice with water a few times and soak it for 30 minutes.
3.In a pot, heat oil and add sliced onion. Cook until they are golden brown.
4.Add 2 1/2 cups of water, soaked rice, salt, cardamom, and peppercorns.
5.Boil the rice and then cover and cook it for 15 minutes on low heat.
6.In another bowl, mix cubed chicken, cream, turmeric powder, Kashmiri chili powder, tikka powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, yoghurt, salt, and green capsicum, tomatoes, and onions.
7.Marinate the chicken for an hour.
8.Take a pan and pour the marinated chicken mixture, cook for 15 minutes.
9.Turn the heat off. Serve hot chicken tikka with freshly cooked pilaf rice.

PROS

Chicken Tikka with Pilaf Rice is a staple main dish in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine.
The dish is full of flavor, healthy ingredients, is easy to make and satisfies an appetite.

CONS

As with any meat-centric-dish, it is important to balance out your diet with a mix of different, nutrients-dense dishes.
In addition, the dish uses cream ( dairy), which makes it less suitable for people who are lactose intolerant or have allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The dish is loaded with lean protein from the chicken. It has turmeric in it, which acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, and aids in digestion. Cumin is also present in the dish, which boosts the immune system and helps in preventing certain types of cancer. Moreover, the Pilaf Rice which is cooked with cardamom is traditionally known to have anti-inflammatory effects and aids in blood sugar control.

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