Quick Chicken Tikka with Garlic Rice & Mint Yoghurt
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- Milk
- Tree Nuts
- Wheat
- Gluten
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
- Eggs
Enjoy the mild, aromatic flavours of India in this easy meal. Tender strips of chicken get coated with our tasty tandoori curry paste, which goes perfectly with fragrant garlic rice. A collection of zesty sides take this dinner to the next level. Unfortunately, this week's cherry tomatoes were in short supply, so we've replaced them with tomatoes. Don't worry, the recipe will be just as delicious!
Ingredients
2 clove
garlic
1 packet
basmati rice
(May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Soy)
1 packet
chicken breast
1 packet
tandoori paste
1 bunch
mint
2
tomato
1 bag
baby spinach leaves
1 packet
mango chutney
(Contains: Tree Nuts May be present: Eggs)
1 packet
Greek-style yoghurt
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk)
1.5 cup
water
¼ tsp
salt
1 tsp
white wine vinegar
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Finely chop the garlic. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter with a dash of olive oil over a medium- high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the water and the salt. Bring to the boil then add the basmati rice. Reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook for 10 minutes, then remove from the heat and keep covered until the rice is tender and the water has absorbed, 10 minutes. TIP: The rice will finish cooking in its own steam so don't peek!
While the rice is cooking, slice the chicken breast into thin strips. In a medium bowl, combine the tandoori paste and a drizzle of olive oil. Add the chicken strips, toss to coat and set aside to marinate.
Pick and finely chop the mint leaves. In a small bowl, combine the Greek-style yoghurt and 1/2 the mint. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Set aside.
Roughly chop the tomato and the baby spinach leaves. In a second medium bowl, combine the tomato, baby spinach and remaining mint. Add the white wine vinegar and drizzle with olive oil. Season and toss to combine.
In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a high heat. When the oil is hot, cook the chicken, tossing, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes (cook in batches if your pan is getting crowded). TIP: Stand back! The paste can spatter while the chicken is cooking. TIP: Don't worry if your chicken gets a little charred during cooking. It adds to the flavour!
Divide the garlic rice and chicken tikka between bowls. Serve with the mint yoghurt, tomato salad and mango chutney.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many loved the dish's authentic Indian flavours, though some found it mild and wanted more spice or sauce.
- Ease of prep: Customers praised how quick and easy this meal was to prepare, with the garlic rice a particular highlight.
- Suggestions: Several recommended marinating the chicken longer for more flavour and using chicken thighs to prevent dryness.
- Leftovers: The dish reheated well for lunch the next day, with some enjoying the chicken cold in wraps.
- Portions: While many found servings generous, some wanted more chicken or vegetables to balance the rice.
