Chicken Biryani Recipe
Indulge in this delightful Chicken Biryani, a rich blend of spices and tender chicken layered with fluffy basmati rice, perfect for special occasions.
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Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 500 g chicken cut into pieces
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 3 tomatoes chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch ginger grated
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1/4 cup cooking oil or ghee
- 3-4 green chilies slit
- Whole spices bay leaf, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon
- Fresh coriander and mint leaves
- Salt to taste
- Saffron strands optional
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
- Heat oil or ghee in a large pot, add whole spices, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for another minute.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until they turn white.
- Mix in chopped tomatoes, green chilies, and salt; cook until tomatoes soften.
- Stir in yogurt, cooking until the chicken is well coated and tender.
- Layer the soaked rice over the chicken, add fresh herbs, and pour in enough water to cook the rice.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes until the rice is fully cooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 2g