Chicken Tikka Rice

by Anisa Karolia

This is my go-to one-pot meal, ideal for those days when you are rushing around and have no time to spare. Everything cooks together in a single pot, saving you time and effort. This mouth-watering dish brings together tender pieces of chicken cooked with authentic Indian spices and aromatic basmati rice, making it a delicious homemade feast.

Method

Based on 6 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Wash the rice in a sieve under cold running water until the water runs clear. Then, soak in a bowl of cold water for 30 minutes. This will reduce the cooking time and help the rice cook evenly.

Step 2

Heat a large pot on medium heat and pour in the oil. Add the whole cumin seeds, cinnamon stick's bay leaves, cloves, star anis and peppercorns. Fry for 30–40 seconds until they start to sizzle. Add the diced onions and fry gently until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Add the chicken pieces, ginger and garlic paste, tikka masala paste, turmeric, cumin, coriander, the chilli powder and the Kashmiri chilli powder and cook for 20 minutes until no moisture is left from the chicken.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato passata and cook for 8–10 minutes, until the sauce is reduced. Add the rice, pour in the water (700ml if cooking 6 portions), season with salt, and stir. Partially cover the pan with a lid (not completely or the water may boil over) and cook for 15 minutes until the water has been absorbed, then give it a stir once without disturbing the rice too much. Cover with the lid fully and cook for another 15 minutes on a low heat – the build-up of steam will cook and fluff up the rice.

Step 5

Serve on a large platter, garnished with chopped coriander and lemon wedges, with a glass of sweet yogurt lassi.

  • Ingredients
  • Based on 6 servings
  • 4 tbsp Oil 1x Sainsbury's Vegetable Oil 1L
  • 1.5 tbsp Ginger and Garlic Paste 1x KTC Minced Garlic & Ginger Paste 210g
  • 350g Basmati Rice 1x Sainsbury's Basmati Rice 500g
  • 600g Chicken Breast, cut into bite-sized chunks 1x Tariq Halal Chicken Skinless Fillets 700g
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder 1x Sainsbury's Hot Chilli Powder 44g
  • 2 Bay Leaves 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bay Leaves
  • 2 Large Onions, finely diced 2x Sainsbury's Onions Loose
  • 1 tsp Ground Turmeric 1x Sainsbury's Turmeric 48g
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin 1x Sainsbury's Ground Cumin 43g
  • 1 Fresh Lemon, cut into wedges 1x Sainsbury's Lemons
  • 0.5 tsp Cumin Seeds 1x Sainsbury's Cumin Seed 38g
  • 1 tbsp Ground Coriander 1x Sainsbury's Ground Coriander 36g
  • 3 Cloves 1x Sainsbury's Whole Cloves 30g
  • 2 tbsp Chicken Tikka Masala Paste 1x Patak's Tikka Masala Paste Pots 2 x 70g
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder 1x Fudco Kashmiri Chilli Powder Mild 75g
  • 200g Tomato Passata 1x Sainsbury's Italian Passata with Garlic 500g
  • 3 Black Peppercorns 1x Sainsbury's Black Peppercorns 45g
  • 5g Fresh Coriander, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g
  • 2 Cinnamon Sticks 1x Sainsbury's Cinnamon Sticks 13g
  • 3 Cardamom Pods 1x Sainsbury's Cardamom Pods 28g
  • 2 Star Anise 1x Sainsbury's Star Anise 15g
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