{"id":23621,"date":"2016-12-05T21:27:25","date_gmt":"2016-12-06T02:27:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/?p=23621"},"modified":"2023-03-19T11:44:27","modified_gmt":"2023-03-19T15:44:27","slug":"chicken-and-rice-perfect-one-pot-meal-for-lunch-or-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/chicken-and-rice-perfect-one-pot-meal-for-lunch-or-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken and Rice- Perfect One Pot Meal For Lunch Or Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30170\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chicken-and-rice-one-pot-meal-recipe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chicken-and-rice-one-pot-meal-recipe.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chicken-and-rice-one-pot-meal-recipe-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One-pot chicken and rice meal that&#8217;s perfect for a lazy or busy day. This dish is not only easy to make, but it&#8217;s also hearty, nutritious, and packed with flavors that your whole family will surely love.<\/p>\n<p>You get to enjoy finger-licking delicious chicken roast and the flavorful aromatic basmati rice in one wholesome dish.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/one-pot-meal-irachi-choru.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/one-pot-meal-irachi-choru.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/one-pot-meal-irachi-choru-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe mceNonEditable\" data-rating=\"0\"> \t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Chicken-and-Rice-one-pot-dish.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Chicken and Rice- One Pot Meal<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\"><span class=\"xlate\">Recipe Type<\/span>: <span class=\"type\">Main<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cuisine: <span class=\"cuisine\">Indian<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Thasneen<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Prep time: <time itemprop=\"prepTime\" datetime=\"PT30M\">30 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cook time: <time itemprop=\"cookTime\" datetime=\"PT40M\">40 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT1H10M\">1 hour 10 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Serves: <span class=\"yield\">5 People<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]For marinating chicken[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Chicken legs- 8<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Kashmiri chili powder- 2 tsp (for more heat add regular hot chili powder)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Turmeric powder- 1\/4 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Coriander powder- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Fennel powder-1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Garam masala- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ginger- garlic paste- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- 1 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Curry leaves- 8 leaves<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]For cooking chicken[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Yellow onions, sliced thin- 4<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Tomatoes, chopped- 2<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Dried bay leaves- 2<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Cilantro, chopped- 1\/4 cup<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Mint leaves, chopped- 2 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Water- enough to cook chicken<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]To cook rice[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ghee- 2 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Dried bay leaves- 2<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Whole green cardamom- 2<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Whole cloves- 2<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Whole cinnamon- 2-inch slice<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Mace- 1<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Star anise- 1<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Fennel seeds- 1 tsp (optional)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- 1 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">White basmati rice, rinsed- 2 cups<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Water- 3 1\/2 cups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In a large bowl, take chicken legs or use bone-in chicken pieces.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">If using chicken legs, score the meat or add a couple of lines over the meat, this way all the spices will get into the meat.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">To the chicken, add all the above-mentioned spices for marinating chicken and combine well. Let marinate for 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In a bowl, soak basmati rice in water for 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">After 15 minutes, take the rice in a strainer &amp; rinse in water; keep it aside.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">To a large &amp; wide saucepan, add the sliced onions, tomatoes, dried bay leaves and marinated chicken. Combine well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Cover the pot with its lid and cook covered for 35 to 40 minutes till the chicken has cooked well &amp; the gravy has thickened.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Halfway through, open the lid &amp; combine the chicken well &amp; add some water if the gravy is getting dry.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Garnish the chicken roast with cilantro &amp; mint leaves.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Rice can be cooked in a rice cooker or in a saucepan over the stovetop.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place a large saucepan over medium heat, add ghee.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add dried bay leaves, whole aromatic spices &amp; fennel seeds; saute for a minute till aromatic.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the rinsed basmati rice, saute for 2 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the water &amp; salt, combine well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Note: for cooking 2 cups basmati rice, 3 1\/2 cups water should be good enough. 4 cups of water will make the rice mushy.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Cook covered for 12 to 15 minutes till the rice has turned soft &amp; fluffy. Don&#8217;t overcook the rice.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the cooked aromatic basmati rice to the chicken roast and give it a fabulous mix.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Enjoy with raita, pickle &amp; pappad.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">This dish tastes absolutely delicious the next day.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.5.3251<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; One-pot chicken and rice meal that&#8217;s perfect for a lazy or busy day. This dish is not only easy to make, but it&#8217;s also hearty, nutritious, and packed with flavors that your whole family will surely love. You get to enjoy finger-licking delicious chicken roast and the flavorful aromatic basmati rice in one wholesome &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":30169,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[362,408,27,22,23],"tags":[729,5],"class_list":["post-23621","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-basmati-rice","category-chicken-by-ingredient","category-indian-cuisine","category-kerala-cuisine","category-rice","tag-basmati-rice-2","tag-chicken","course-main","cuisine-indian-cuisine"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23621","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23621"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23621\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30171,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23621\/revisions\/30171"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30169"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23621"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23621"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23621"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}