Tandoori Chicken Fried Rice
Recipe Overview
Overview
Tandoori Chicken Fried Rice is a delightful way to repurpose leftover tandoori chicken into a new meal. The recipe starts with sautéing vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and celery in vegetable oil, which adds a wonderful base flavor. The addition of garlic and ginger elevates the dish, making it aromatic and inviting.
The star of the dish is the tandoori chicken, which brings a rich, spiced flavor to the rice. As the chicken warms through, the vibrant colors from the Kashmiri chili powder create a visually appealing dish. The use of chilled rice is key here, as it prevents the rice from becoming mushy and allows for a better texture.
Finally, finishing touches like scallions add freshness, making this fried rice not only a great way to use leftovers but also a satisfying meal on its own. This dish is perfect for lunch or a quick dinner, showcasing how versatile and delicious leftover ingredients can be.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Heat about a tablespoon and a half of vegetable oil in a pan.
Add leftover tandoori chicken cut into pieces to the pan.
Add tandoori spice to the pan to bloom the flavors.
Add garlic to the pan for more pronounced flavor.
Add a combination of bell peppers, onion, and celery to the pan.
Stir the ingredients in the pan to combine flavors.
Add the chicken to the pan and let it warm through.
Add chilled rice from the fridge to the pan.
Tip: Chilling the rice gives it a more grainy texture, ideal for fried rice.
Tip: If desired, add salt and black pepper to taste.
Stir the rice to heat it through and coat it with tandoori flavor.
Tip: Using chilled day-old rice yields better results in fried rice.
Add scallions or green onions to the rice and stir.
Tip: Let residual heat soften the green onions after adding them.
Tip: To stretch the dish for more servings, consider adding cabbage, bell peppers, or carrots.
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Using chilled rice helps achieve a better texture in fried rice.
- •Tandoori spice blends can vary, but they typically include a mix of spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika.
- •Adding vegetables like bell peppers and onions enhances the flavor and nutrition of fried rice.
- •Leftover rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut for making fried rice.
