Recipe: Ghee-Roasted Chicken Tikka with Saffron Rice Pilaf and Mint Yogurt SauceDescription: A flavorful Indian dish featuring ghee-roasted chicken tikka served with aromatic saffron rice pilaf and a refreshing mint yogurt sauce.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 75Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 500 g chicken breast, 1 cup yogurt, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander, 0.5 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon ginger, 2 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoon ghee, 1 cup basmati rice, 0.5 teaspoon saffron, 2 cup water, 0.5 cup mint leaves, 1 tablespoon lime juiceInstructions: In a bowl, mix chicken breast pieces with yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, garlic, and salt. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). In a pan, melt ghee over medium heat. Add marinated chicken pieces and sear until golden brown on both sides, then transfer to an oven-safe dish. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Meanwhile, rinse basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, bring water to a boil, add saffron threads, rice, and a pinch of salt. Cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes. For the mint yogurt sauce, mix yogurt, mint leaves, lime juice, and salt in a blender until smooth. Serve the ghee-roasted chicken tikka with saffron rice pilaf and mint yogurt sauce.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: Indian, Chicken, Main CourseThis Ghee-Roasted Chicken Tikka with Saffron Rice Pilaf and Mint Yogurt Sauce recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 75 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
Indian
Chicken
Main Course

Ghee-Roasted Chicken Tikka with Saffron Rice Pilaf and Mint Yogurt Sauce

A flavorful Indian dish featuring ghee-roasted chicken tikka served with aromatic saffron rice pilaf and a refreshing mint yogurt sauce.

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Prep: 30 min
Cook: 45 min
Serves: 4
September 16, 2025
Ghee-Roasted Chicken Tikka with Saffron Rice Pilaf and Mint Yogurt Sauce - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
1.1 poundschicken breast

cut into pieces

1 cupyogurt
2 tablespoonslemon juice
1 teaspoongaram masala
1 teaspooncumin
1 teaspooncoriander
0.5 teaspoonsturmeric
1 teaspoonginger

grated

2 clovesgarlic

minced

1 teaspoonsalt
2 tablespoonsghee
1 cupbasmati rice
0.5 teaspoonssaffron

threads

2 cupswater
0.5 cupsmint leaves

chopped

1 tablespoonlime juice
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

In a bowl, mix chicken breast pieces with yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, garlic, and salt. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).

3

In a pan, melt ghee over medium heat. Add marinated chicken pieces and sear until golden brown on both sides, then transfer to an oven-safe dish.

4

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

5

Meanwhile, rinse basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, bring water to a boil, add saffron threads, rice, and a pinch of salt. Cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.

6

For the mint yogurt sauce, mix yogurt, mint leaves, lime juice, and salt in a blender until smooth.

7

Serve the ghee-roasted chicken tikka with saffron rice pilaf and mint yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
500
Calories
12.4g
Fat
44.4g
Carbs
49.4g
Protein
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