Instant Pot Chicken Biryani Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Biryani Recipe

How To Make Instant Pot Chicken Biryani Recipe

Flavorful and aromatic biryani made with tender chicken and fragrant basmati rice, cooked in an Instant Pot.

Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 25 minutes
Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice, washed and soaked for 30 minutes
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 lb boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup yogurt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
  • Fried onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Turn on the Instant Pot and select sauté mode. Add oil and sliced onions and sauté until onions turn golden brown.

  2. Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute. Then add chicken and sauté until chicken is browned.

  3. Add yogurt, salt, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, diced tomatoes, and water. Mix well.

  4. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the Instant Pot. Stir gently.

  5. Close the Instant Pot lid and select manual mode for 5 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally.

  6. Open the lid and add chopped mint and cilantro leaves. Fluff the biryani with a fork.

  7. Serve hot with fried onions on top.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 441kcal
  • Total Fat : 12g
  • Saturated Fat : 2g
  • Cholesterol : 76mg
  • Sodium : 670mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 58g
  • Dietary Fiber : 2g
  • Sugar : 3g
  • Protein : 24g
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