Chicken Mandi

By Dinnerfy

Chicken Mandi is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish made with grilled chicken thighs and aromatic basmati rice. It is a traditional dish that is spicy and packed with flavor. This recipe is keto-friendly, low carb, and paleo-approved.

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🍖 KETO
💪🏻 Low Carb
🍗 Paleo
Spicy
Grilled
Traditional
Flavorful
Middle_Eastern

30 mins

120 mins

Nutritional Value

fats - unknown
protein - unknown
carbs - unknown

Ingredients

Total: 13Serves: 4
4 pieces Chicken Thighs
Notes:

skinless and bone-in

2 cups Basmati Rice
Notes:

rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes

1 large Onion
Notes:

finely chopped

4 cloves Garlic
Notes:

minced

1 inch Ginger
Notes:

grated

2 pieces Green Chili
Notes:

slit

1 medium Tomato
Notes:

chopped

1 cup Yogurt
Notes:

whisked

2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons Mandi Spice Mix
1 pinch Saffron
Notes:

dissolved in 2 tablespoons of warm water

2 tablespoons Ghee
1 teaspoon Salt
Notes:

or to taste


Instructions

Step 1 : Preparation

In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, mandi spice mix, saffron water, and salt. Mix well to make a marinade.

Step 2 : Marinating the Chicken

Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and coat them well. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Step 3 : Cooking the Rice

In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the soaked rice and cook until it is 70% cooked. Drain the rice and set aside.

Step 4 : Grilling the Chicken

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken thighs for about 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from the grill and set aside.

Step 5 : Preparing the Sauce

In a skillet, heat ghee over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies. Sauté until the onions are golden brown. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and mushy. Add the cooked rice to the skillet and mix well. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6 : Serve

Transfer the rice mixture to a serving platter. Arrange the grilled chicken thighs on top. Serve hot and enjoy!