Smoky Chicken Tikka Rice Bowl Recipe

About this recipe

Elevate your lunch game with this Smoky Chicken Tikka Rice Bowl, a delightful Indian-inspired dish that’s as nutritious as it is tasty. Tender, smoky chicken tikka is marinated in aromatic spices and cooked to perfection, then paired with fluffy basmati rice infused with the creamy richness of coconut milk. Fresh carrots and crisp cucumber slices add a refreshing crunch to balance the savory flavors. With 27 grams of protein and a well-rounded calorie count, this bowl is perfect for fueling your day, whether you're hitting the gym or simply enjoying a flavorful meal. Quick to prepare and easy to batch for meal prep, it's sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Ingredients

• NaN Fresh Halal Chicken Breast - Boneless Without Skin
• 250G Tilda Wholegrain Basmati Rice 250g
• 165 Ml Tropical Sun Coconut Milk Mini
• 100 g Yorkshire English Carrots 100G
• 1 Piece Cucumber 1Pc
• 100 G Jumbo Garlic 100g
• 1 Onion Large 1 Each
• 240G Spice Kitchen Curry Blend Trio, 240G
• - Biona Capers In Olive Oil
• 750 G Top-Op Table Salt Drums
• 100G Heera Black Pepper Powder 100g
• 1 Lemon - 1 Each

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 20 minutes.
2. 2. Slice the chicken breast into bite-sized chunks and marinate with curry blend, salt, pepper, and lemon juice for 10 minutes.
3. 3. Heat olive oil in a pan, add chopped garlic and onions, and sauté until golden and aromatic.
4. 4. Add the marinated chicken pieces to the pan and cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked and smoky.
5. 5. Boil the soaked rice in a pot of water until tender, then drain and fluff with a fork.
6. 6. Steam or boil the sliced carrots until tender but still slightly crisp.
7. 7. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and set aside for serving.
8. 8. Combine the cooked rice with coconut milk and a pinch of curry blend for extra flavor.
9. 9. Plate the rice as a base, add the smoky chicken tikka on top, and arrange the carrots and cucumber on the sides.
10. 10. Drizzle with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving to enhance the flavors.