Description
Tandoori chicken fried rice is a combination of oven or grill cooked tandoori chicken that perfectly blends with the plain white cooked basmati rice. Saffron rice is a nice mildly spiced rice to add to the spicy Tandoori rice to balance the flavors.
Ingredients
Tandoori Chicken:
Chicken(with bones)- 1 lb
Marinating ingredients:
Turmeric Powder- 1/2 tsp
Salt- 3/4 tsp
Chili Powder- 1 tsp
Cumin Powder- 3/4 tsp
Coriander Powder- 1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder- 1/2 tsp
Garlic Cloves- 3
Ginger- 1 Tbsp
Yogurt- 3 Tbsp
Oil- 1 1/2 Tbsp
Red Food Coloring- 2 drops.
Saffron Rice:
Saffron- 1/2 tsp
Water- 2 Tbsp (to soak the saffron)
Butter- 1 Tbsp (or ghee)
Turmeric- 1/4 tsp
Mustard- 1/2 tsp
Onion- 1 cup
Curry leaves- 5 t0 6 (optional)
White Rice- 3 cups (cooked)
Lemon juice- 2 tsp
Salt- to taste
Tandoori Chicken Fried Rice:
Butter or Ghee- 1 Tbsp
Mustard- 1 tsp
Onions- 1 cup
Cilantro- 1/2 cup
Lemon Juice- 2 tsp
White Rice- 3 cups (cooked)
Salt- to taste
Instructions
1. Take 1 lb of chicken, and make slits. Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 3/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp chili powder, 3/4 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, three cloves of garlic, 1 Tbsp of shredded ginger, 3 Tbsp of yogurt, 1 1/2 Tbsp of oil, and few drops of red food coloring. Mix everything well and marinate for at least two hours.
2. Transfer the chicken pieces to a baking tray and bake at @450 F for 40 minutes. Flip the chicken halfway while baking so that it is cooked equally on both sides.
3. Transfer the chicken pieces to a bowl and separate the bones. Toss the bones and set the chicken pieces aside to add to the rice.
4. To make saffron rice, take 1/2 tsp of saffron in a bowl and add 2 Tbsp water. Soak for about 15 minutes. Take 1 Tbsp of ghee or 1 Tbsp of butter + 1/4 tsp of turmeric in a wok, add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1 cup diced onion, some curry leaves, saute for 5 minutes and add the soaked saffron, and 3 cups of cooked cold white rice. Add 2 tsp of lemon juice and salt to taste.
5. To make Tandoori fried rice, Take 1 Tbsp of ghee or 1 Tbsp of butter + 1/4 tsp of turmeric in a wok, add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1 cup diced onion, saute for 5 minutes, and add the cooked Tandoori chicken, 1/2 cup of cilantro, 2 tsp lemon juice, and mix everything well. Add 3 cups of cooked cold white rice, 1/2 tsp salt, and mix well.
6. Serve the saffron rice, Tandoori chicken with some extra cooked chicken on the side. Garnish with cilantro and lime juice.
Notes
This recipe is one that you can do twists and trials—any combination of spice mix and any veggies you would want to add to the rice. Some veggies that go well for this recipe are colored bell peppers, peas, carrots, etc.
Rice mixed with chicken and onions will not last for a long time. Have to consume within few hours. If planning to make this ahead of time, save the chicken, rice, and other ingredients separately and mix it all before serving.
To save time, I have also used a ready marinade for Tandoori chicken, which also is an excellent option if you are short on time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chicken Dishes
- Method: Cook/bake
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 255 kcal
- Sugar: 1.72 g
- Sodium: 268 mg
- Fat: 8.54 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.79 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.828 g
- Trans Fat: 0.014 g
- Carbohydrates: 38.29 g
- Fiber: 1.9 g
- Protein: 5.82 g
- Cholesterol: 13 mg
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