How To Make Chicken Biryani Recipe
A flavorful and aromatic dish of tender chicken, fragrant basmati rice, and exotic spices.
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
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Wash and soak rice in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
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Add ginger and garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
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Add chicken and sauté until browned.
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Add biryani masala, turmeric powder, and salt and mix well.
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Add yogurt and mix well. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add water and bring to a boil.
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Add drained rice and stir.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes.
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Turn off heat and let biryani sit covered for 10-15 minutes.
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Fluff rice with a fork and mix in chopped cilantro and mint leaves.
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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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