Tandoori Chicken Skewers with Yellow Basmati Rice, Salad, and Green Chilli Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

• 500 g chicken thighs (Deboned and chopped)
• 1 bell pepper (Cut into chunks; source states 1–2 peppers)
• 1.5 tsp salt (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For the chicken marinade)
• 2 tbsp yoghurt (For the chicken marinade)
• 0.5 lemon juice (Half a lemon, squeezed, for the chicken marinade)
• 2 tsp tandoori masala
• 5 garlic (Minced cloves)
• 1 tsp ginger (Minced)
• 0.5 tsp turmeric (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp cumin (Ground)
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 0.5 tsp sugar (Optional)
• 1 tsp tamarind sauce
• 1.5 tbsp mustard oil (Source states 1–2 tbsp)
• 2 cup basmati rice (For the rice)
• 1 tbsp biriyani mix
• 1.5 tsp salt (For the rice)
• 0.5 tsp turmeric (For the rice)
• cardamom seeds (Amount not specified)
• cinnamon stick (Amount not specified)
• bay leaf (Amount not specified)
• cumin seeds (Amount not specified)
• lettuce (For the salad; amount not specified)
• red onion (For the salad; amount not specified)
• tomato (For the salad; amount not specified)
• coriander (For the salad; amount not specified)
• cucumber (For the salad; amount not specified)
• 0.5 lemon juice (Half a lemon, for the salad)
• sumac (For the salad; amount not specified)
• salt (For the salad; amount not specified)
• black pepper (For the salad; amount not specified)
• coriander (Generous handful, for the sauce)
• 1 green chilli (Large)
• 3 tbsp yoghurt (For the sauce)
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise (For the sauce)
• 0.5 lemon juice (Half a lemon, for the sauce)
• water (A splash, for the sauce)
• salt (A pinch, for the sauce)
• black pepper (A pinch, for the sauce)
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder (For the sauce)
• 0.5 tsp onion powder (For the sauce)

Steps

1. 1

   Combine the chopped deboned chicken thighs with the bell pepper chunks, salt, pepper, yoghurt, lemon juice, tandoori masala, minced garlic, minced ginger, turmeric, paprika, chilli powder, cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, optional sugar, tamarind sauce, and mustard oil.

2. 2

   Marinate the chicken overnight.

3. 3

   Thread the marinated chicken and bell pepper pieces onto skewers.

4. 4

   Air-fry the chicken skewers until perfectly juicy and cooked through. The source does not provide an air-fryer temperature or cooking time.

5. 5

   Cook the basmati rice with the biriyani mix, salt, turmeric, cardamom seeds, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and cumin seeds. The source does not specify the cooking method or timing for the rice.

6. 6

   Prepare the salad by combining lettuce, red onion, tomato, coriander, and cucumber. Dress with lemon juice, sumac, salt, and pepper.

7. 7

   Blend or mix the coriander, green chilli, yoghurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, a splash of water, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder into a green chilli yogurt sauce.

8. 8

   Serve the juicy chicken skewers with the yellow basmati rice, mixed salad, and green chilli yogurt sauce.

Notes

The transcript states that the chicken is marinated overnight and air-fried, but the source does not provide air-fryer temperature or time. It also does not specify quantities for several rice spices, salad vegetables, or some seasonings, nor does it provide a rice cooking method or timing.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• meal prep
• high protein
• air-fried
• grilled-style
• South Asian
• spicy
• family dinner