One-Pot Chicken Tikka Masala Rice
This one‑pot chicken tikka masala rice blends the aromatic flavors of classic tikka masala with the convenience of a single pot. Tender chicken and fluffy rice mingle in a creamy tomato‑yogurt sauce, while a fresh cucumber‑mint chutney adds a bright, cooling contrast. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that feels like a special treat.
Maker: Cheffinwithzach.com
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Ingredients
- 1 1/10 lb chicken breast
- 1 cup rice
- 1 onion
- 3 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 0.85 cup tomato puree
- 3 1/2 oz plain yogurt
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- to taste salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 1/10 cup water
- 1 cucumber
- 1/2 cup fresh mint
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 green chili
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- to taste salt
Instructions
- 1Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- 3Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 4Add the chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5Pour in the tomato puree, plain yogurt, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and a pinch of salt; stir well to combine and let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes.
- 6Add the rinsed rice and water, stir to distribute the rice evenly, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- 7Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed.
- 8While the rice cooks, combine the diced cucumber, chopped mint, chopped cilantro, finely chopped green chili, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl to make a quick green chutney.
- 9Turn off the heat and let the pot sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow any remaining steam to finish cooking the rice.
- 10Fluff the rice gently with a fork, then serve hot, topped with a generous spoonful of the cucumber‑mint chutney.
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- How long does it take to make One-Pot Chicken Tikka Masala Rice?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this One-Pot Chicken Tikka Masala Rice recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this One-Pot Chicken Tikka Masala Rice recipe come from?
- It was shared by Cheffinwithzach.com on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.