Spicy Nutty Fruity Chicken Rice
Add a healthy twist to your favourite classic chicken Rice with this spicy nutty fruity rice recipe. Try the recipe today to impress your guests.

Ingredients
Chicken Marinate:
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Chicken, whole 3.0 kg
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Corn Oil 100.0 g
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Tomato, paste 150.0 g
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Chilli paste 150.0 g
Preparing Savoury Rice:
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Corn Oil
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Onion, julienne 500.0 g
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Garlic - minced 50.0 g
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Ginger - chopped 30.0 g
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Green chilli 10.0 g
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Cardamom, whole 1.0 g
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Bay leaves 1.0 g
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Cinnamon Stick 5.0 g
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White pepper 5.0 g
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Cumin powder 5.0 g
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Coriander powder 5.0 g
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Carrots, Grated 300.0 g
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Water 1.5 l
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Turmeric powder 5.0 g
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Savory Rice
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Basmati rice 2.0 kg
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Cashew nuts 200.0 g
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Almonds, slices 100.0 g
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Pistachios 100.0 g
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Raisins 100.0 g
To Serve:
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Peppers green, julienne 300.0 g
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Cashew nuts
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Almonds, slices
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Pistachios
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Raisins
Preparation
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Chicken Marinate:
- Portion each whole chicken into 8 or 10 pieces. Marinate using corn oil, Knorr Chicken Seasoning Powder, tomato and chilli paste. Allow to absorb flavours for 12 hours minimum.
- Place marinated chicken into casserole or oven dish and cook covered with lid or foil for 30 minutes.
- Finally grill chicken un-covered for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
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Preparing Savoury Rice:
- Sweat off the onions in oil before adding the garlic, ginger and chilli and cook till soft.
- Add the spices whole and ground, cook for 2 minutes to allow flavours and aromas to come through.
- Add the peppers, carrots and cook for 3-4 minutes more.
- Once all the ingredients are well mixed and cooking add Knorr Tomato Pronto and water. Mix the Knorr Chicken Seasoning Powder into the pot and dissolve.
- Finally add turmeric powder and the un-soaked rice. Cover with a lid or foil and cook for 15 minutes on low to medium heat or until rice is tender.
- Take 50% of the nuts, seeds and dried fruits mix them through the warm rice before serving.
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To Serve:
- Layer the chicken portions onto of the rice and sprinkle the additional nuts, seeds and dried fruits over the dish.