Name: Chicken Biryani Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 4 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 onions, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp ginger, minced; 2 tbsp biryani masala; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 cup yogurt; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped; Salt, to taste; 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter); 2 cups water; 1/4 cup fried onions, for garnish

Chicken Biryani Recipe

Felicity Wenger Modified: July 20, 2024

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How To Make Chicken Biryani Recipe

A flavorful and aromatic dish of tender chicken, fragrant basmati rice, and exotic spices.

Preparation: 30 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour

Total: 1 hour 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups basmati rice
4 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 onions, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
2 tbsp biryani masala
1 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 cup yogurt
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped
Salt, to taste
2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
2 cups water
1/4 cup fried onions, for garnish

Instructions

Wash and soak rice in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
Add ginger and garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Add chicken and sauté until browned.
Add biryani masala, turmeric powder, and salt and mix well.
Add yogurt and mix well. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add water and bring to a boil.
Add drained rice and stir.
Cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes.
Turn off heat and let biryani sit covered for 10-15 minutes.
Fluff rice with a fork and mix in chopped cilantro and mint leaves.
Garnish with fried onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories : 540kcal
Total Fat : 12g
Saturated Fat : 5g
Cholesterol : 122mg
Sodium : 980mg
Total Carbohydrates : 79g
Dietary Fiber : 4g
Sugar : 6g
Protein : 29g

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