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If you are in a hurry and want to cook something nice , tasty and one pot meal, Chicken and Rice in a Bowl is perfect for lunch or dinner.

Today I wanted to prepare a quick one pot meal for lunch. I had only chicken, bell peppers, green onions and carrots in my refrigerator. Was thinking of doing grocery some time later in the evening. So, wondered what can I make with these ingredients. I had prepared enough of fish recipes last week, so got bored of eating them. My son hates rice but I love rice. That makes me innovate something or the other, so that he also can enjoy  the meal.  Yesterday I had prepared Jeera Rice , and some of it was still remaining.  As I said, was looking to prepare one pot meal, I quickly chopped my veggies, and chicken. Marinated chicken with the homemade yogurt paste and prepared  yummy and delicious chicken. Then  I simply warmed up my rice and served them together in a bowl. And believe me, this was appreciated by my family. 

Though I used jeera rice here, the chicken can be served with normal plain rice or noodles. Also, if you want to make vegetarian version of this recipe, use paneer , instead of chicken. This recipe the the best idea for dinner or lunch .

Preparation Time:  30 Minutes

Cooking Time: 25 Minutes

Serves: 3

Ingredients:

• 1 lb(400 Grams) boneless skinless chicken cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 Teaspooon black pepper powder
• 2-3 Tablespoons oil
• 3-4 Green Chilies(Chopped fine)
• 1/4 Cup chopped green onions
• 1 carrot chopped into small pieces
• 1 Red and 1 yellow bell pepper , chopped fine
• 1 Small onion, chopped fine

Ingredients for marination:

• 6-7 Tablespoons Yogurt
• 1 Teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1 Teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 Teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon powder
• 1 Teaspoon salt

Method:

In a small bowl, mix together ingredients mentioned for margination.

Apply this paste to chicken cubes and marinate for 30 minutes.

Heat a saucepan. Add a tablespoon of oil and add chopped carrots, and bell pepper. Sprinkle black pepper powder and mix.

Cover and cook on medium high heat for 5 minutes.

Remove the veggies on a plate.

In the same saucepan, add a tablespoon of oil. Fry chopped onion on medium high heat till transluscent and then add chopped green chilies. Fry for few seconds. Add the marinated chicken . Spread it evenly.

Cover and cook on medium high heat for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Check in between with toothpick.

Add the prepared veggies into chicken . Add chopped green onions and mint. Mix.


Cover and cook on medium heat for another 5 minutes.

Switch off the stove.

Take a laddleful of prepared chicken in a bowl. Place some hot rice or noodles at the side and serve immedietely. I used jeera rice, but you can eat it with plain rice or noodles too.

Note: Though I prepared dry chicken,  it can be made runny too by adding water.

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