Juicy tandoori chicken served over flavorful rice with fresh salad, creamy mint yogurt sauce, and aromatic Indian spices in every bite.
This protein-packed rice bowl is smoky, satisfying, and perfect for healthy lunches, meal prep, or post-workout meals.
The combination of grilled chicken, fluffy rice, and refreshing veggies creates a balanced and restaurant-style Indian meal at home.
Serve hot with onion rings, lemon wedges, and mint chutney for a delicious café-style experience.

For Tandoori Chicken

• 250–300g boneless chicken breast or thighs
• 3 tbsp thick curd (yogurt)
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp oil

For Rice

• 1 cup basmati rice or brown rice
• 2 cups water
• Salt (optional)
• Small pinch of cumin powder or garam masala for flavor

For Salad & Sides

• Cucumber (chopped)
• Tomato (chopped)
• Onion rings
• Lemon wedges
• Fresh coriander leaves

For Mint Yogurt Sauce

• ½ cup curd (yogurt)
• 2 tbsp mint chutney
• Pinch of salt
• Black pepper

Instructions

• Wash and marinate the chicken with curd, spices, lemon juice, and ginger-garlic paste for at least 30 minutes
• Grill, air fry, or pan-cook the chicken until smoky, juicy, and fully cooked
• Cook the rice separately until soft and fluffy
• Prepare the mint yogurt sauce by mixing curd, mint chutney, salt, and pepper
• Assemble the bowl with rice, sliced tandoori chicken, fresh salad, and onion rings
• Add mint yogurt sauce, lemon wedges, and coriander on top
• Serve hot for a flavorful and protein-packed Indian meal