This Indian-style skillet cooks chicken and rice with spiced butter into a rich fast main.
12 min prep 18 min cook 25 min rest
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Soak the basmati rice in warm water for 20 minutes and drain. Marinate the chicken with yogurt, turmeric, garlic, ginger, and salt for 15 minutes.
Melt the butter in a pot and toast cumin seeds, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaves for 30 seconds.
Add the onion and fry for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly browned, then add the marinated chicken and saute for 4 minutes until it changes color.
Add the drained basmati and toss with the spices for 1 minute, then sprinkle in garam masala and salt.
Add 3 cups hot water, bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat, steam for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh cilantro or mint, and serve.
💡 Tip: Rinsing basmati and soaking it for 20 minutes keeps the grains long and separate. Add garam masala at the end to protect its aroma.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with cucumber yogurt raita or kachumber salad.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~318
kcal calories
24
g protein
24
g carbs
13
g fat
0.2g
Sugar
2.6g
Fiber
719.4mg
Sodium
6.3g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (65%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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