Chicken Bhuna with Pilau Rice

Succulent marinated chicken breast served with aromatic spiced pilau rice and fresh coriander.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.5 kcals 2185.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 78.9 grams 315.4 grams
Fat 16.3 grams 65.2 grams
Protein 20.6 grams 82.4 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
90
ml
Natural Yoghurt
for marinade
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juiced, for marinade
GrainsCereals
400
g
Basmati Rice
washed well
Meat
225
g
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Garam Masala
added at the end
2
clove
Garlic
finely chopped, for marinade
0.5
tsp
Turmeric
for marinade
1
tbsp
Paprika
for marinade
3
piece
Cardamom
crushed with husk removed, for marinade
0.5
tbsp
Salt
for marinade
1
tbsp
Chilli Powder
ground, for marinade
1
tbsp
Cumin
for marinade
1
handful
Coriander
fresh
1
clove
Garlic
chopped, for rice
0.5
stick
Cinnamon
for rice
2
piece
Cardamom Pods
for rice
1
tbsp
Fennel Seeds
for rice
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetable Oil
for frying chicken
15
ml
Olive Oil
for frying chicken
15
ml
Vegetable Oil
for rice
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
chopped

Steps

  • Combine the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and spices to marinade the chicken for 2 hours.
  • Heat 15ml of vegetable oil in a pan and fry the chopped onion.
  • Stir in the rice, garlic, cinnamon, cardamom pods, and fennel seeds.
  • Add cold water until it reaches 2.5cm above the rice level and bring to a boil.
  • Boil the mixture for 5 minutes then cover the pan with a tight lid.
  • Turn off the heat and allow the rice to sit for 20 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining oils in a non-stick pan and fry the chicken until cooked through.
  • Stir in the garam masala and coriander and serve with the rice and naan bread.