Name: Low-Fat Chicken Biryani Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 500g low-fat chicken breast, cut into small pieces; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1-inch ginger, grated; 2 green chilies, slit; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 2 tsp biryani masala powder; 1 tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 bay leaves; 4 cloves; 4 green cardamom pods; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves; Salt to taste; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

How To Make Low-Fat Chicken Biryani

A flavorful and healthy twist on the classic biryani, made with low-fat chicken and aromatic spices.

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups basmati rice
500g low-fat chicken breast, cut into small pieces
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1-inch ginger, grated
2 green chilies, slit
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp biryani masala powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 bay leaves
4 cloves
4 green cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Salt to taste
2 tbsp vegetable oil

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 in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for another minute.
Add chicken pieces to the pot and cook until they are no longer pink. Add turmeric powder, biryani masala powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
Stir in the plain yogurt and cook for a few minutes until the chicken is well coated with the spices.
Add the soaked and drained basmati rice to the pot. Gently mix it with the chicken and spices.
Pour enough water to cover the rice and chicken. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked and the flavors are well combined.
Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the biryani with a fork.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and mint leaves. Serve hot.