Spicy chicken with fried rice

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This is basically a very quick way to make tandoori chicken at home. There is a more elaborate version here if you want one but do try this first, you will be surprised how good it is.

Ingredients

Tandoori-style chicken

• 6 chicken thighs, skin on
• 200g Greek yogurt
• 2 teaspoons grated ginger or lazy ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Simple fried rice

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 200g rice, cooked and drained
• 2 tablespoons frozen peas, defrosted (or vegetables of your choice)

Mise en place

Marinate the chicken

• Add the yogurt, ginger, garlic, spices and seasoning to a large bowl and mix well.
• Cut 3 or 4 slits across each thigh, penetrating the flesh.
• Add the chicken pieces and coat well. Cover (with foil or clingfilm) and refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer.
• Pre-heat the oven to 190° C (375° F - gas 5)

Method

1. Line a grill rack with foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

For the 'Fried rice'

• Heat the oil and fry the onion for 4 minutes
• Add the rice and peas then stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the rice is properly re-heated.
• Serve immediately.

Variations

The chicken pieces could be cooked on a barbecue just as easily. Turn them often.

See also

• Chicken tikka
• Chicken tikka (cheat)
• Chicken tikka masala