Spicy Grilled Chicken with Turmeric Rice and Red Pepper Tomato Sauce
by Diana Opoti (@dianaopotieats)A flavorful dish featuring marinated grilled chicken served over turmeric rice with a spicy red pepper tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 500gboneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1cupbuttermilk
- 2tbsptandoori marinade
- 1tspsalt
- 1/2tspblack pepper
Red Pepper Tomato Sauce
- 1tbspolive oil
- 1piecered bell pepper, chopped
- 3clovegarlic
- 1cuptomato purée
- 1/2tspred chili flakes
- salt and pepper, to taste
Turmeric Rice
- 1cupbasmati rice
- 2cupswater or chicken broth
- 1/2tspturmeric powder
- 1/2tspsalt
How to make Spicy Grilled Chicken with Turmeric Rice and Red Pepper Tomato Sauce
In a large bowl, mix buttermilk, tandoori marinade, salt, and pepper.
Add the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours (or overnight for maximum flavour).
Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off.
Grill each piece for 5-7 minutes per side or until cooked through and slightly charred. Set aside.
Prepare the Turmeric Rice
In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water or broth, turmeric, and salt.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat.
Cover and let simmer for 15-18 minutes until the rice is tender and fluffy. Set aside and keep warm.
Prepare the Sauce
In a blender or food processor, add the chopped red bell pepper, garlic cloves, tomato purée, and red chili flakes. Blend until smooth.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Pour in the blended sauce mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and flavors meld.
Once the sauce is ready, quickly dip each grilled chicken piece in the sauce to coat, then transfer to a serving plate.
Serve
Serve the spicy grilled chicken over a bed of turmeric rice, with extra sauce on the side if desired.
Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
For a spicier sauce, increase the amount of red chili flakes.
Marinating the chicken overnight will enhance the flavor.