Mango atchar chicken bake with papaya salsa

Prep time
30min
Cook time
60min
Serves
4

Ingredients:

  • 1 pack of chicken drumsticks and thighs
  • 2 red onions, cut into chunks
  • 2 red peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup (250ml) mango atchar
  • 400ml plain yoghurt
  • 1 packet brown onion soup powder
  • 4 tsp (20ml) chicken spice powder
  • 4 tsp (20ml) curry powder
  • 2 tsp (10ml) turmeric powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp (7.5ml) cumin powder
  • 150ml chicken stock
  • 4 tsp (20ml) lemon juice
Spicy papaya salsa:
  • ½ large papaya, cubed
  • 1 red pepper, finely chopped
  • ½ red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 spring onions, finely sliced
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 30g coriander, chopped
 
  • 4 cups (1litre) basmati rice, cooked
  • fresh coriander

Method:

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Arrange the chicken, onions and peppers in a large baking dish.
  • Mix the remaining ingredients together and pour over the chicken. Stir to combine.
  • Place in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes to one hour.
  • Place foil over the tray halfway through the cooking process.
Spicy papaya salsa:
  • Combine all the ingredients together and season to taste.
To serve:
  • Serve the chicken bake with rice and spicy papaya salsa on the side.
  • Top with fresh coriander.