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25-Min Chicken Mandi Platter

Spiced pan-seared chicken served over fragrant rice with curry, tomato salsa, and flatbread. A complete Middle Eastern dinner that tastes like you spent hours but takes under 30 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
720
Protein
48g
25-Min Chicken Mandi Platter
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Boil rice in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the pan.

  3. Step 3

    Cook chicken, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through, about 8 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Stir curry paste and tomato paste into the chicken. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. Step 5

    Toss diced tomato with lemon juice and a pinch of salt for a fresh salsa.

  6. Step 6

    Divide rice among plates. Top with spiced chicken, then serve with flatbread, tomato salsa, and lettuce on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet with lid
  • medium pot
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • wooden spoon

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