Spiced Chicken Rice Medley, a delightful dish that combines tender, seasoned chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice for a complete meal. The chicken is marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and herbs, then cooked until golden brown and juicy. It’s served with a fluffy rice, which acts as the perfect canvas to soak up all the delicious flavors.

This recipe features a colorful mix of fresh vegetables—like bell peppers, —sautéed to perfectio kin. Their natural sweetness and crunch add a refreshing contrast to the savory chicken and rice, making each bite satisfying and nutritious.

Ideal for busy weeknights, this dish is both quick to prepare and highly customizable. You can switch up the veggies based on what’s in season or your personal preferences. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or a drizzle of soy sauce, Chicken Over Rice with Veggies is a hearty, comforting meal that the whole family will love. Enjoy it as a nourishing dinner or a flavorful lunch option!

Spiced Chicken Rice Medley

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 5

Ingredients

  

For the Chicken

• 1 kg Chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Garlic paste
• 1 tsp Red chilli powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• ½ tsp Turmeric
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Cilantro (fresh or dried)
• Oil for cooking

For the Red Sauce

• ¼ cup Dry round red peppers, soaked in ½ cup water
• 1 Full bulb Garlic
• 1 tsp Cumin powder
• 1 tsp Chat Masala
• ½ tsp Salt

For the White Sauce

• 1 cup Yogurt
• ½ cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Cilantro
• 1 tsp Garlic powder you can use paste also
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 4 tbsp Cream

For the Rice

• 1 Onion cut into cubes
• 2 Cardamom pods
• 2 Cloves
• A pinch of saffron
• 1½ tsp Salt or to taste
• 2 tbsp Chicken powder
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• ½ tsp Turmeric
• Oil

For the Veggies

• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 Red bell pepper sliced
• 1 Green bell pepper sliced
• 2 cups cabbage thinly sliced

Instructions

 

Prepare the Chicken

• In a bowl, combine chicken thighs, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, Kashmiri chili powder, black pepper, turmeric, salt, and cilantro. Mix well.

  Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat.

  Cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes.Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and cut into pieces.

Make the Red Sauce

• In a blender, combine soaked red peppers (with water), garlic, cumin powder, chaat masala, and salt. Blend until smooth.

Make the White Sauce

• In a bowl, mix yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, cilantro, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, sugar, and oregano.

  Stir until well combined.Add cream and mix again until smooth.

Prepare the Rice

• In a pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté the cubed onion until translucent.

  Add cardamom pods, cloves, saffron, salt, chicken powder, black pepper, garlic powder, and turmeric.

  Mix well.Add rice and water (adjusting water according to rice type) and cook until rice is fluffy and fully cooked.

Prepare the Veggies

• In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced red and green bell peppers and cabbage.

  Sauté lightly until vegetables are tender but still crisp.

Assemble the Dish

• On a serving dish, place a generous portion of rice.

  Arrange the sautéed veggies on one side and the pieces of chicken on the other.

  Drizzle the red sauce and white sauce over the chicken and rice.

Enjoy

• Serve your Spiced Chicken Rice Medley warm with sauces and enjoy the delightful blend of flavors!

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