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One Pot Chicken Tikka Rice

Recipe by Vimarsh Patel on InstagramAdded 6 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A high‑protein, one‑pan Indian‑inspired chicken tikka rice that's packed with aromatic spices, tangy yogurt, and fluffy basmati rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or wedding prep, this dish delivers bold flavor with minimal cleanup.

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Method

  1. One Pot Chicken Tikka Rice: Marinate cubed chicken breasts with Greek yogurt, lime juice, turmeric, red chili powder, cumin, coriander powder, and salt; set aside.

  2. One Pot Chicken Tikka Rice: Sear the marinated chicken in a pan until half cooked, then remove and set aside.

  3. One Pot Chicken Tikka Rice: In the same pan add more oil, then sauté onions, green chili, ginger, and garlic paste until fragrant.

  4. One Pot Chicken Tikka Rice: Stir in tomato paste and a splash of water, cooking for a few minutes.

  5. One Pot Chicken Tikka Rice: Add turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, and washed basmati rice; toast the rice briefly.

  6. One Pot Chicken Tikka Rice: Add water, salt, and the partially cooked chicken back to the pan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.

  7. One Pot Chicken Tikka Rice: Fluff the rice, serve hot, and enjoy.

Tips while you cook

Marinate before cooking
Marinate the cubed chicken with yogurt, lime juice and spices, then set aside before searing.
Sear then remove chicken
Sear the marinated chicken until half cooked, remove it, and set aside before sautéing the aromatics.
Toast rice briefly
After adding spices, toast the washed basmati rice briefly before adding water and the chicken.

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