CHICKEN TIKKA WITH BASMATI AND RAITA

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

Chicken
6 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts or 12 thighs
1 large lemon
1 cup (250 mL) plain unsweetened yogurt
¼ cup (50 mL) finely grated fresh ginger
2 tbsp (25 mL) canola or other vegetable oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 mL) garam masala
1 tbsp (15 mL) tandoori masala
1½ tsp (7 mL) salt
1 tsp (5 mL) cayenne
Raita
1 medium English cucumber
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
1 cup (250 mL) full-fat unsweetened yogurt or light sour cream
Basmati Rice
2 cups (500 mL) basmati rice
1 cup (250 mL) cold water
1 cup (250 mL) coconut milk
½ cup (125 mL) slivered almonds or unsweetened coconut, toasted
½ cup (125 mL) coarsely chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • 1. Turn chicken into a large glass dish or plastic bag. Squeeze juice from lemon. Stir yogurt with lemon juice, ginger, oil, garlic, both masalas, salt and cayenne. Pour over chicken; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or up to a day. 2. To prepare raita, julienne cucumber on a mandoline or grate. Mix with salt in a sieve or colander; drain for 30 to 60 minutes. Using your hands, squeeze out most of the moisture. Place shreds in a bowl. Stir in yogurt. Cover and refrigerate until needed. 3. About an hour before serving, rinse rice in a sieve under cold running tap water. Turn into large saucepan with measured water and coconut milk. Let stand 30 minutes. Bring to a boil over high heat, stir and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 15 minutes. Turn off heat. Let stand 15 minutes without lifting cover or until ready to serve. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds or coconut and coriander when serving. 4. Meanwhile, preheat barbecue or broiler. Grill chicken using medium to medium-high heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning as needed, or until cooked. Serve diagonally sliced chicken over hot rice with a dollop of raita

ADI vai[420]
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This dish was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The raita was also a great addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mohamed Taher Mohamed
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The raita was also a nice addition. I will definitely be making this dish again, but I will use less spice next


Chenoa Thomas
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I'm not a huge fan of Indian food, but this dish was surprisingly good! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The raita was also a nice addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Uncle Berry
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The raita was also a nice addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Shawn Sarker
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I made this dish for a party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and rice. The raita was also a nice addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.


SARA KUNIRA
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This dish was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The raita was also a great addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.


ALEX ARFAN MAFUJ
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The raita was also a nice addition. I will definitely be making this dish again, but I will use less spice next


aridja masudi
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I'm not a huge fan of Indian food, but this dish was surprisingly good! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The raita was also a nice addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Nouman Ijaz
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The raita was also a nice addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Antonio Ragonese
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I made this dish for a party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and rice. The raita was also a nice addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Dhab Mohamed
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This dish was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The raita was also a great addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Piet Muller
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The raita was also a nice addition. I will definitely be making this dish again, but I will use less spice next


Enoka Mailei
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I'm not a huge fan of Indian food, but this dish was surprisingly good! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The raita was also a nice addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ben Emma
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The raita was also a nice addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ndulu Classic
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The raita was also a great addition, and it helped to balance out the spice from the chicken. I will definitely b


Danbou Haydara
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the basmati rice was cooked to perfection. The raita was also a great addition, and it helped to cool down the spice from the chicken. I will definitely be making this dish again.