One Pan Tandoori Chicken with Spiced Coconut Rice

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Total Time

1 hour and 35 minutes

Prep Time

1 hour

Cook Time

35 minutes

Rating

(105)

Ingredients

4 servings

For the marinade:
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ tablespoon garam masala
3/4 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
Juice of 1 small lemon
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
¾ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
For the dish:
1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
1 (15 ounce) can lite coconut milk
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin
⅛ teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup uncooked basmati white rice
¾ cup frozen green peas

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Preparation

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Step 1

Add chicken, coriander, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, garam masala, greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger and salt and pepper to a large bowl; mix with a spoon to combine and coat the chicken and then cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge for anywhere from 1-8 hours to marinate the chicken.

Step 2

Place a large deep 10 inch skillet over medium high heat. (If you do not have a skillet a large pot will also work very well!) Add in oil; once hot, add in chicken and season generously with freshly ground salt and pepper.

Step 3

Cook until browned 4-5 minutes, then flip and and cook an additional 2 minutes. Remove from pan and transfer to a plate.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add in coconut milk, red pepper flakes, turmeric, cumin, coriander and salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then fold in the uncooked rice and peas, making sure it is evenly distributed.

Step 5

Add browned chicken on top. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet immediately and cook for 20-25 minutes.

Step 6

After 20-25 minutes, most of the liquid should be absorbed and rice should be cooked. Serve immediately. Garnish with cilantro and serve with extra yogurt if you'd like.