Description
A flavorful and beginner-friendly Indian-inspired dish, Chicken Dupiaza is rich in spices and paired perfectly with aromatic pilau rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 650g boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 300ml chicken stock
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh coriander (cilantro), to garnish
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cardamom pods
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 cups chicken stock
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until softened and golden.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and garam masala. Toast for 1 minute while stirring.
- Mix in tomato paste, then add diced chicken and cook until lightly browned.
- Pour in chicken stock. Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce has thickened slightly.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander before serving.
- Rinse basmati rice until water runs clear.
- In a saucepan, sauté chopped onion in a little oil until soft. Add cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. Cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in turmeric and rinsed rice, coating the grains well.
- Add chicken stock and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Notes
- Chicken breast can be substituted for thighs but may be less juicy.
- Adjust chili powder to control spice level.
- Pilau rice can be made in a rice cooker after sautéing spices separately.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg