One Pot Indian Chicken and Rice Recipe

This easy and flavourful one-pot Indian Chicken and Rice dish is a comforting, and convenient meal that brings together fragrant basmati rice, tender chicken, and a mix of warm spices in a single pot. Cooking everything in one pot allows the rice to soak up the rich flavours of the marinated Chicken and Spices.

Ingredients (serves 4)

Chicken Marinade

• 1 whole Chicken, skin removed, cut into 12 pieces
• 1 tbsp Garlic Paste
• 1 tbsp Ginger Paste
• 1 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1/2 - 1 tsp Chilli Powder
• 1 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• Pinch Salt
• 2 tbsp Oil

Rice

• 1 Onion, diced
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1/2 tsp Chilli Powder
• 2 cup Rice, washed and drained
• 4 cups Stock or Water
• 2 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. Marinade the Chicken in all the ingredients listed under Chicken marinade apart from the Oil and set aside for 15 - 20 minutes.
2. Add Oil to a large non stick pan and sear Chicken for 5 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
3. Add Onions to the same pan and cook till golden brown.
4. Stir in Rice, Cumin, Coriander and Red Chilli Powder.
5. Add Stock, then bring to a simmer.
6. Add the Chicken on top.
7. Add a lid on top of the pot.
8. Cover cooked on low heat for 20 - 30 minutes.