Chicken and Rice - Indian Style
Recipe Summary
- A quick and easy recipe that transforms a classic chicken and rice dish into an Indian-style meal. It combines cooked chicken, chickpeas, and vegetables with garam masala spice mix, served over jasmine rice for a flavorful and simple dish.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Chicken breast, boneless and skinless 1 large
- Green onions, chopped 1/2 cup
- Garam masala 1 tsp
- Garbanzo beans (chickpeas), canned, rinsed and drained 1 cup
- Diced tomatoes, canned 1/2 cup
- Olive oil 1 tbsp
- Cooked white jasmine rice 2 cups, for serving
Tools You'll Need
- Mixing bowl
- Bowl
- Spatula
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Cook and Dice the Chicken
Boil the chicken breast in water for until fully cooked. Allow it to cool slightly, then dice it into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2: Combine Initial Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked diced chicken and the chopped green onions.
Step 3: Add Spices and Beans
Sprinkle the garam masala over the chicken. Add the garbanzo beans and diced tomatoes to the bowl.
Step 4: Toss the Salad
Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the ingredients. Use a spatula to toss everything together until well combined.
Step 5: Serve
Spoon the Indian-style chicken mixture over a bed of cooked white jasmine rice and serve.
Recipe Variations
• Lentils can be used as a substitute for garbanzo beans.
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