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Spiced Mango Chicken with Rice & Fresh Salad

Ingredients
    For the Chicken:
  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon mango masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Cooking oil (for frying)
  • For the Vegetables:
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • ½ red pepper, sliced
  • ½ yellow pepper, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 mushrooms, sliced
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • For the Rice:
  • 150 grams rice
  • 450 milliliters water
  • 1 tablespoon mango masala
  • For the Salad:
  • A handful of parsley, chopped
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • Tomatoes, diced
  • Cucumber, diced
  • Lettuce, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Olive oil
  • Vinegar
  • Feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken:
      • In a bowl, mix chicken thighs with mango masala, salt, sweet paprika, black pepper, and olive oil.
      • Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
      • Fry the chicken for 3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes.
  2. Cook the Vegetables:
      • Add the chopped onion to the same pan and sauté for 2 minutes.
      • Stir in the red and yellow peppers and cook for 2 minutes.
      • Add the mushrooms and garlic, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 2 more minutes.
  3. Prepare the Rice:
      • In a pot, combine rice, water, and mango masala.
      • Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and cover.
      • Cook for 30 minutes or until the rice is soft.
  4. Make the Salad:
      • In a bowl, mix parsley, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, and lettuce.
      • Season with salt, drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, and toss well.
      • Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
  5. Serve:
      • Plate the spiced chicken alongside the flavorful rice.
      • Add a side of fresh salad for a balanced meal.
    Enjoy your Spiced Mango Chicken with Rice & Fresh Salad!