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Air fryer chakalaka chicken and rice tray bake
Whip up a mouthwatering winner winner chicken dinner in under an hour with this air fryer chakalaka chicken and rice tray bake.
In just under an hour, you can serve up a delicious chicken dinner that’s bound to please every member of the family. This recipe combines the vibrant flavours of chakalaka, a South African vegetable relish, with tender chicken pieces, par-cooked brown rice, and a tantalising blend of spices. The result? A hearty and wholesome meal prepared effortlessly in your air fryer, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. Recipe Instant Pot South Africa.
Prep time: 5 mins, plus par cook of rice | Cook time: 50 mins | Serves: 6 – 8 (depending on hunger levels) | Utensils: Oven-proof dish ± 29 (L) x 20 (W) cm
Ingredients
- 2 TBSP oil
- 1 can Rhodes Quality Chakalaka
- 1 cup of brown rice that has been par-cooked
- 1 whole chicken cut into 8, or 8 pieces of chicken
- 2 TBSP Hinds Spices Chicken spice
- 1 tsp Hinds Spices Paprika
- ½ tsp salt
Method
- Marinate your chicken pieces with the oil, chicken spice and paprika. Par-cook your brown rice until it is halfway done. Use an Instant Pot and add 1 cup rinsed rice and 1.5 cups water. Set to Pressure. Cook for 12 minutes, allow 5 minutes for natural release, then release remaining pressure.
- Drain and pour into a baking dish, then mix the can of chakalaka into the rice.
- Gently pour ½ cup of water over the rice/chakalaka mix. Evenly layer your chicken pieces on top of the rice mixture. Place the dish into your Vortex Versazone air fryer at 165°C for 50 minutes. When the timer has 20 minutes remaining, then give the chicken a turn.
- Continue cooking until the timer elapses. Let it rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
- Serve with steamed broccoli or a fresh salad.
