Take time out from a busy day to whip up this tasty curried chicken and rice dish. You won’t be disappointed.
Ingredients
- 1kg chicken thigh cutlets, skin removed
- 2 tablespoons mild Indian curry paste (see note)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 brown onion, chopped
- 1 1/4 cups white long-grain rice
- 1/3 cup sultanas
- 1 granny smith apple, cut into 2cm pieces
- 1 medium tomato, cut into 1cm pieces
- 2 1/2 cups Massel chicken style liquid stock
- Fresh coriander leaves, to serve
- Plain natural yoghurt, to serve
Method
- Step 1Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Place chicken and curry paste in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Stir to coat chicken.
- Step 2Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, in batches, turning, for 4 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a plate.
- Step 3Add onion to pan. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Add rice. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until rice is coated. Stir in sultanas, apple and tomato. Transfer mixture to a 10 cupcapacity, 25cm (base) round ovenproof dish. Arrange chicken over rice, pressing down gently. Pour over stock. Cover tightly with foil. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken cooked through.
- Step 4Top with coriander. Serve with yoghurt.
Nutrition
2665 kj
Energy
22g
Fat Total
5g
Saturated Fat
4g
Fibre
34g
Protein
125mg
Cholesterol
1143.14mg
Sodium
21g
Carbs (sugar)
73g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
We used korma curry paste. For a spicier version, use vindaloo curry paste.
- Author: Donna Boyle
- Image credit: John Paul Urizar & Cath Muscat
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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