Fragrant Chicken and Rice

Name: Fragrant Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil or ghee; 4 chicken thighs, diced into 6 pieces each; 1 brown onion, peeled and finely diced; 3 x 2mm slices of fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed; 1/2 bunch coriander, roughly chopped; 2 cups basmati rice; 3 tsp chicken stock concentrate; 1 cup baby peas; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 2 bay leaves; 1 tbsp cumin seeds; 2 tbsp coriander seeds; 6 cardamom pods, bruised; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 1 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 eggs, soft boiled (6 mins), cooled, shelled and sliced in half; 2 tbsp pepita seeds; 1 lime, quartered

12 steps

Prep:30minCook:30min

A savory and aromatic chicken and rice dish with a blend of spices, perfect for a delightful meal. Serve with fresh coriander and lime wedges for added flavor.

Updated at: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:14:47 GMT

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Instructions

Step 1

Add olive oil to a large, heavy based fry pan and bring to medium high heat.

Step 2

Add the chicken and cook to seal, turning every now and then (approx 5 mins).

Step 3

Remove chicken from the pan and set aside, leaving any fat or juices in the pan.

Step 4

Add remaining olive oil to the pan and heat to medium high.

Step 5

Add onion and spice mix and cook, stirring for 2 minutes until aromatic.

Step 6

Add garlic and ginger and cook for a further 2 minutes.

Step 7

Add basmati and stir through the onion and spices to coat.

Step 8

In a jug, mix together stock concentrate and 3 cups of warm water.

Step 9

Pour warm stock over the rice and bring to a simmer.

Step 10

Place the chicken back in the pan on top of the rice, along with the peas, then seal the pan with a tight fitting lid or foil and set to a low simmer.

Step 11

Cook for ten mins, then turn off the heat and allow the rice to sit covered for a further 5 minutes.

Step 12

To serve, top with boiled eggs if using, scatter with pepitas and serve with fresh coriander and lime wedges.