Chicken Biryani
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Chicken Biryani
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This Chicken Biryani recipe is a delightful blend of tender chicken and aromatic basmati rice, infused with a mix of warm spices. It's a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
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Ingredients
For Chicken Marinade
- 2 pounds chicken pieces thighs and drumsticks
- 1 cup PLAIN yogurt
- 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
- 2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- salt to taste
For The Biryani
- 2 cups basmati rice dry and rinsed
- 4 cups water for boiling rice
- 2 large onions thinly sliced
- 3 medium tomatoes chopped
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cardamom pods
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves chopped
- ¼ cup warm milk
- 1 pinch saffron
- salt to taste
- fried onions for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, and salt. Add the chicken pieces and coat them well with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil, add the soaked rice and cook until it’s 70% done (about 4-5 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil. Add the bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, and cumin seeds. Sauté for a minute until fragrant. Add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften. Add the marinated chicken along with all the marinade. Cook on medium heat until the chicken is half-cooked, about 10-15 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, warm the milk and infuse it with saffron for a rich color and aroma. Simply heat the milk gently and add the saffron strands, letting it steep for a few minutes until the milk takes on a lovely golden color.
- Once the chicken is half-cooked, spread half of the partially cooked rice over the chicken. Sprinkle half of the chopped cilantro and mint over this layer of rice. Then, add the remaining rice, forming a second layer. Sprinkle the remaining cilantro and mint, followed by the saffron-infused milk, evenly over the top layer of rice.
- Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Cook on a low heat for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is fluffy. Fluff up the biryani gently with a fork. Garnish with fried onions and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
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Notes
- Marinate Overnight: For the best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. If short on time, a minimum of two hours will still work wonders.
- Soak the Rice: Don't forget to soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes before cooking. This ensures fluffy, separate grains.
- Adjust Spice Levels: Feel free to tweak the amount of chili powder to suit your spice preference.
- Saffron for Authenticity: For a rich color and aroma, don’t skip the saffron-infused milk.
- Garnish is Key: Add fried onions and a squeeze of lemon before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Reheat Gently: If you have leftovers, reheat them gently to maintain the texture of the rice and chicken.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
908kcal
(45%)
Carbohydrates
93g
(31%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
181mg
(8%)
Potassium
942mg
(27%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1704IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
205mg
(21%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 908 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 908kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 93g | 31% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 181mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 942mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1704IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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