Goan Inspired Chilli Chicken

Return the (now empty) saucepan to medium heat with a drizzle more oil. Melt in the butter (see pantry for amount).  

Once melted, add in the onion. Season with salt and pepper and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened, 8-10 mins.

Stir in the garlic and rice and fry until the garlic is fragrant, 1 min.

Add ¼ tsp salt, turmeric and the water for the rice (see pantry for amount) and bring to the boil.

Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium and cover with the lid. Leave to cook for 10 mins.

Once the rice is cooked, add the peas and beans to the pan and remove the pan from the heat (still covered).

Leave to the side for another 10 mins or until ready to serve (the rice will continue to cook in its own steam).

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the curry powder, salt and flour (see pantry for both amounts). Season with salt and pepper.

Add the chicken to the spiced flour and toss until completely coated. TIP: Notice a stronger smell from your chicken? Don’t worry, this is normal due to packaging we use to keep it fresh. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

Once hot, lay the chicken thighs flat in the pan.

Season with salt and pepper and fry until browned on each side and cooked through, 13-15 mins. Turn every 2-3 mins. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Once the chicken is crispy and cooked through, add the tomato puree, cider vinegar, mango chutney, chilli flakes (add less if you'd prefer things milder), sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts).

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened, 4-5 mins.