One Pot Tandoori Chicken Rice
A flavorful one‑pot Indian dish where marinated chicken thighs and aromatic rice cook together, delivering smoky, spicy notes and a silky texture from the yogurt‑based marinade. Ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Recipe by withanushkarawat· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 1/10 lb chicken thighs, skinless boneless
- 3 tbsp yogurt
- 1 tbsp ginger‑garlic paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tbsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- a handful fresh coriander
- 2 green chillies, slit
- 0.5 lime
- 0.51 fl oz lemon juice, bottled
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1/2 tbsp butter
- 5 peppercorns
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
- 1 cardamom pod
- 1 dried red chilli
- 1/2 cup rice, soaked
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, for rice
- 1/2 tsp salt, for rice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup water, additional
Instructions
- 1In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs with yogurt, ginger‑garlic paste, salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and red chilli powder. Mix thoroughly, cover, and marinate for 3–4 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.
- 2Heat a large, heavy‑bottomed pot or deep skillet over medium heat and add the butter (or ghee).
- 3Add the whole spices – peppercorns, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pod, and dried red chilli – and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4Stir in the soaked rice, coating each grain with the spiced butter mixture.
- 5Sprinkle a pinch of turmeric powder and salt over the rice, then toast for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 6Pour in ½ cup of water, then gently place the marinated chicken pieces on top of the rice, spreading them evenly.
- 7Add the remaining ½ cup of water, increase the heat to bring the pot to a gentle boil, then immediately cover with a tight‑fitting lid.
- 8Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- 9Turn off the heat and let the pot rest, covered, for 5 minutes to allow steam to finish cooking the rice.
- 10Garnish with fresh coriander leaves, squeeze the half lime over the dish if desired, and serve hot.
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- How long does it take to make One Pot Tandoori Chicken Rice?
- About 40 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this One Pot Tandoori Chicken Rice recipe make?
- This recipe makes 3 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this One Pot Tandoori Chicken Rice recipe come from?
- It was shared by withanushkarawat on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.