Indian-spiced chicken with coconut rice

Recipes / Meat

Making your own authentic tasting Indian chicken is easy with this simple recipe.

Recipe «Indian-spiced chicken with coconut rice» presented in category Recipes / Meat, to prepare this dish you will need no more 1:45 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 1 tbsp ground coriander, 2 tsp ground turmeric, 2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp salt , 1/2-1 tsp chilli powder, 1.5kg chicken pieces, 65g shredded coconut , 2 tbsp peanut oil, 270g Basmati rice, 1 bunch fresh coriander, leaves picked, coarsely chopped, Steamed spinach, to serve.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp ground coriander 
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric 
  • 2 tsp ground cumin 
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon 
  • 1 tsp salt 
  • 1/2-1 tsp chilli powder 
  • 1.5kg chicken pieces 
  • 65g shredded coconut 
  • 2 tbsp peanut oil 
  • 270g Basmati rice 
  • 1 bunch fresh coriander, leaves picked, coarsely chopped 
  • Steamed spinach, to serve 

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 160C. Combine the ground coriander, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, salt and chilli powder in a bowl. Add chicken and turn to coat. Set aside for 15 minutes to develop flavours.
  2. Meanwhile, spread the coconut evenly over a baking tray. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until toasted.
  3. Heat half the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add half the chicken and cook, turning, for 3-4 minutes or until brown. Transfer to a large ovenproof dish with a tight-fitting lid. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken, reheating the pan between batches.
  4. Bake, covered, in oven for 1 1/2 hours or until the chicken is tender and falls off the bone.
  5. Meanwhile, place the rice in a large bowl. Cover with cold water and set aside for 20 minutes to soak. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Cook rice in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to pan. Add the coconut to the rice and stir to combine.
  6. Divide the rice among serving bowls. Top with spiced chicken and fresh coriander. Serve immediately with steamed spinach, if desired.