How To Make Air Fryer Chicken Biryani Recipe
Delicious and fragrant biryani made with tender chicken and aromatic rice, cooked in an air fryer for a healthier version.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 cups of basmati rice
- 2 cups of water
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp biryani masala powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cardamom pods
- 2 cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
- Handful of coriander leaves, chopped for garnishing
Instructions
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Rinse rice and soak in water for 30 minutes.
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Season chicken with salt and biryani masala powder.
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Preheat air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes.
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In a small pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds, cinnamon, cardamom pods, cloves, and bay leaf. Saute until fragrant.
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Add onion, garlic, and ginger to the pan and saute until golden.
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Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned.
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Add soaked rice, turmeric powder, and water to the chicken, and mix well.
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Transfer the mixture to the air fryer basket and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.
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Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories : 531
- Total Fat : 12g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 102mg
- Sodium : 167mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 67g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 35g
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