Delicious and impressive spicy tandoori chicken and rice bake… no one will ever know how easy it is to make! It’s important to use finest quality Tilda Pure Basmati rice which is able to soak up moisture and cooks well. Courtesy of Ayesha Razak.
This recipe uses:
Pure Basmati Rice 500g
Begin by marinating the chicken in tandoori masala, then set it aside.
Preheat your oven to 200 °C.
Take a large casserole dish and add in the chicken stock, salt, garlic paste, green chilli, cream and milk. Mix together until everything is well combined.
Add in the Tilda Pure basmati rice and mix again.
To the top, layer on enough fried onions to cover the dish.
Carefully add the chicken breasts to the top.
Bake in the oven for 1 hour.
Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 5-10mins before eating.
To get the best results from this one-pot oven bake, follow these simple tips:
This dish is a convenient, one-pot tray bake version of traditional Tandoori chicken. It combines marinated chicken with seasoned rice and vegetables, all cooked together in the oven to allow the juices from the chicken to flavour the rice.
This bake is a hearty meal on its own, but it pairs beautifully with a side of mango chutney, a cooling cucumber raita, or fresh naan bread.
Cooking times can vary depending on your oven, but typically a tandoori chicken tray bake takes between 35 to 45 minutes [DH1.1]at 200°C. Always check that the chicken is cooked through and the rice has absorbed all the liquid.
Yes, this recipe is perfect for meal prep. Once cooled, store it in an airtight container and freeze for up to one month. Thaw thoroughly in the fridge before reheating.
Absolutely – you can . Reheat it in the microwave or oven until piping hot. If you’re using the oven, add a splash of water and cover the dish with some tin foil to prevent the rice from drying out.
Tandoori seasoning is known for being incredibly flavourful and aromatic rather than just “hot”. While it has a warm spice profile, you can use less (or more) chillis when you’re making it so it’s more to your liking.
Yes, this is a balanced meal featuring lean protein from the chicken and healthy carbohydrates from the rice. Because it i’s baked rather than fried, it uses less oil, and is a nutritious choice for a family dinner.
Basmati rice is the ideal choice for this bake. Its long, slender grains and slightly nutty aroma complement the bold tandoori spices perfectly and maintain a great texture when oven-baked.
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