RECIPE

Chicken Tikka Biryani Casserole

Name: Chicken Tikka Biryani Casserole
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 pouch TASTY BITE®/MD Vegetable Biryani Rice; 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (225 g), cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tbsp (30 ml) plain Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp (15 ml) tikka masala paste; 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice; 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil; ½ small onion (60 g), thinly sliced; ½ red bell pepper (60 g), diced; ½ cup (60 g) shredded mozzarella cheese; ¼ cup (30 g) paneer, crumbled; ¼ tsp (1 g) kosher salt; ⅛ tsp (0.5 ml) black pepper; 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh coriander

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

30 minutes

Servings

2 x

A cozy, weeknight-friendly casserole that combines the warm spices of tikka chicken with fragrant TASTY BITE®/MD Vegetable Biryani Rice under a golden layer of melted cheese.

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INGREDIENTS

1 pouch TASTY BITE®/MD Vegetable Biryani Rice
2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (225 g), cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp (30 ml) plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp (15 ml) tikka masala paste
1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
½ small onion (60 g), thinly sliced
½ red bell pepper (60 g), diced
½ cup (60 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup (30 g) paneer, crumbled
¼ tsp (1 g) kosher salt
⅛ tsp (0.5 ml) black pepper
1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh coriander

PRODUCTS USED

Vegetable Biryani, 125g

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1
Prep & Marinate Chicken: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a medium bowl, combine the diced chicken thighs, plain Greek yogurt, tikka masala paste, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
2
Sauté Chicken & Veggies: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and diced red bell pepper, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add the marinated chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
3
Assemble Casserole: Transfer the cooked chicken and vegetable mixture into a small casserole dish. Stir in the TASTY BITE®/MD Vegetable Biryani Rice, then top the mixture evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese and crumbled paneer.
4
Bake & Broil: Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, and the chicken is fully cooked through. Broil for an additional 1 to 2 minutes if desired for a more deeply browned cheese topping.
5
Garnish & Serve: Garnish the hot casserole with chopped fresh coriander and serve immediately.