Spicy Chicken Sticky Rice by Chef Pradeep Srimal
This delicious spicy chicken rice dish was created by Chef Pradeep Srimal Priyankara, of Chena Huts, Uga Hotel. Give this recipe a try on your menu today.

Ingredients
Marinade:
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Chicken, cubed 1.0 kg
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Red chilli powder 20.0 g
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Water 400.0 ml
Chicken and Rice Preparation:
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Vegetable oil 100.0 ml
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Garlic, chopped 20.0 g
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Ginger, chopped 10.0 g
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Curry leaves 5.0 g
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Green chillies, sliced 25.0 g
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Onions, sliced 400.0 g
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Basmati rice, soaked in water for 20 minutes and drain 1.0 kg
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Water 1500.0 ml
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Coconut, cream 200.0 ml
Garnish and Serving:
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A handful of coriander leaves, coarsely chopped
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Tomatoes, cubed 400.0 g
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Onions, sliced and fried to golden 600.0 g
Preparation
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Marinade:
- Marinate the chicken with Knorr Biryani Mix, Knorr Aromat Seasoning Powder, chilli powder and 400ml of water; keep it on the side.
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Chicken and Rice Preparation:
- Heat the oil in a thick bottom pan, add garlic, ginger, curry leaves, green chillies and sauté till fragrant.
- Add onions and sauté for few minutes; then add Knorr Tomato Pronto Sauce, sauté till golden; add marinated chicken and cook further for 5 minutes.
- Add rice into the rice cooker, cooked chicken mixture, water and coconut milk, Knorr Chicken Seasoning Powder, Knorr Lime seasoning Powder and cook until the rice is done.
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Garnish and Serving:
- Plate, sprinkle chopped coriander, tomatoes and fried onions; stir softly and serve while hot.