BAKED CHICKEN MASALA WITH ALMOND PILAF

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"This super healthy recipe proves watching what you eat doesn't mean you have to banish curry from your menu plan". From the BBC

Provided by Annacia * @Annacia

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 9

250 gram(s) brown basmati rice
2 teaspoon(s) turmeric
5 teaspoon(s) curry powder, your favorite
2 tablespoon(s) sliced almonds
6 tablespoon(s) low-fat natural yogurt
2 large skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks (about 500g/1lb 2oz)
8 medium tomatoes, halved
2 large red onions, thinly sliced
1/2 small bunch coriander, leaves only

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put the rice in a saucepan with 600ml water and 1 heaped tsp turmeric, 1 tsp curry powder and some salt.
  • Bring to the boil, stir, cover, turn heat to low and cook for 30 mins or until tender. Try not to take the lid off during cooking.
  • Remove from heat and leave covered for 5 minutes Add the almonds, and fluff with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, mix 2 tsp curry powder, the remaining turmeric, 2 tbsp yogurt and seasoning. Add chicken and toss to coat.
  • Toss the tomatoes and onions in a roasting tray with the rest of the curry powder, then nestle in the chicken pieces.
  • Bake for 15-20 mins until the chicken is cooked through and the veg are soft. Scatter coriander over the top and serve with the rice and remaining yogurt

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