Wash and drain the chicken strips. Combine all the ingredients under "For Chicken" and allow to marinate as much as possible. If you are time stretched, you can marinate as much as the rice soaks.
In a saucepan, melt butter and olive oil. Add the chicken and cook till almost done. Drain and set aside.
Add more butter/ oil if neede, the soaked and drained rice along with the spices and saute for five minutes.
Add 4 cups of water and the stock cubes and allow it to come to a boil. Add salt and pepper to taste and keep the flame to the minimum.
Once the rice absorbs all the water, sprinkle the cooked chicken over it and the coriander leaves. Cover with foil and close the lid tight.
Cook for 15 minutes and switch off.
For making the sauce, mix all the ingredients in the bowl till smooth. Taste test and adjust as per taste. Keep cold till serving time.
Serve the rice and chicken along with the sauce, and a side of salad and even potato fries.
