Easy Rice Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Rice (£5 UK One Pot Dinner)

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Easy Rice Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Rice


This easy rice cooker chicken tikka masala rice is rich, creamy and full of flavour. It is a cheap £5 fakeaway dinner made in one pot with almost no effort.

Perfect for busy UK weeknights when you want takeaway flavour without spending takeaway money.

Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
Rice cooker setting
Serves:
2–3 people
Style:
Budget fakeaway

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Cheap fakeaway-style dinner
  • Made in one rice cooker
  • Rich, creamy tikka masala flavour
  • Great for busy weeknights
  • Uses simple UK supermarket ingredients

Ingredients

  • 250g diced chicken breast
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 tbsp tikka masala paste
  • 250ml chicken stock
  • 100ml coconut milk or cream
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • Coriander, optional

Instructions

Step 1

Wash the basmati rice until the water runs clearer. This helps remove extra starch and keeps the rice from becoming too sticky.

Step 2

Add the washed rice into the rice cooker bowl.


Step 3

Add the diced chicken breast and diced onion on top of the rice.

Step 4

In a jug or bowl, mix the chicken stock, tikka masala paste and coconut milk or cream until combined.


Step 5

Pour the creamy tikka sauce into the rice cooker bowl.

Step 6

Stir gently so the rice, chicken, onion and sauce are evenly mixed.


Step 7

Close the lid and cook on the normal rice setting.

Step 8

Once finished, let it rest for 5 minutes before opening the lid. This helps the rice finish steaming.


Step 9

Fluff the rice gently with a spoon or rice paddle.

Step 10

Serve hot with coriander on top if using.


Money-Saving Tip

Use frozen diced onion or frozen chicken pieces to make this even easier and reduce food waste. You can also swap chicken breast for chicken thigh pieces for a cheaper, juicier version.

Recipe Tips

  • Do not add too much liquid or the rice may become mushy.
  • Use a mild tikka paste if cooking for children.
  • Add peas, spinach or peppers for extra vegetables.
  • Let the rice rest before fluffing for the best texture.

Variations

Spicy version: Add chilli flakes or a spoon of hot curry paste.

Creamier version: Use single cream instead of coconut milk.

Vegetable version: Replace chicken with chickpeas, peas and spinach.

Meal prep version: Cool completely, portion into containers and keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

For this recipe, a good rice cooker makes the whole meal easier. You may also find these useful:

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FAQ

Can I use chicken thighs?

Yes. Chicken thighs work very well and usually stay juicier than chicken breast.

Can I use curry powder instead of tikka paste?

You can, but tikka paste gives a richer fakeaway-style flavour.

Can I make this without coconut milk?

Yes. You can use single cream, light cream or extra stock, but coconut milk gives a creamy texture.

Can I reheat this?

Yes, but cool it quickly, store it in the fridge and reheat until piping hot. Rice should always be handled carefully.

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