- serves 4 people
- preparation 5 minutes
- cooking 20 minutes
- difficulty Easy level
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 500 g chicken breast, cut into small strips
- 375 g butter chicken simmer sauce
- 2 250 g packets microwave basmati rice
- 2 naan bread, warmed
Instructions
- Heat a large, heavy–based frying pan over high heat. Add the oil, then cook the chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden.
- Return all the chicken to the pan, add the sauce and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is just cooked through.
- Microwave the rice according to packet instructions, then serve with the butter chicken and naan.
Photography by Adam Liaw.
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Cook’s Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
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