Chicken Biryani
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
635 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Chicken Biryani
Description
This Chicken Biryani recipe begins by soaking and parboiling rice, ensuring it is about 80% cooked with grains expanded yet still firm. Meanwhile, neutral cooking oil is heated, and whole spices including cloves, bay leaf, black and green cardamom, peppercorns, and cinnamon are sautéed to release their aroma. Onions are browned in the spiced oil before adding chicken pieces, which cook until their color changes and pinkness fades.
Biryani masala, ginger and garlic pastes, salt, and tomatoes are combined with the chicken to form a richly flavored mixture. Yogurt incorporates moisture and tang, while fresh coriander adds brightness. The par-cooked rice is layered with the cooked chicken mixture and fried onions, ready for a final cooking stage to meld flavors and finish the rice. The dish strikes a balance of tender chicken and spiced, fluffy rice.
Chicken Biryani is often served as a flavorful centerpiece for meals. The combination of spices, yogurt, and herbs creates a multilayered taste experience. This recipe requires some active steps like parboiling and layering but results in a complex and satisfying rice dish rich in both texture and flavor complexity. Nutritional information is provided for reference but not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 300 g rice
- 50 ml neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 4-5 cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp black peppercorn
- 2 black cardamom
- 3 green cardamom
- 2 inch cinnamon stick
- 650 g chicken
- 2 onion
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 30 g Biryani masala
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tomato
- 100 g yogurt
- 1 handful Coriander
- onion fried
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in cold water then leave to soak and set aside
- In a large saucepan bring a pot of water to a boil then drain the rice and add to the pan before giving it a stir to spread the rice in the pan
- Allow the rice to gently simmer for 12-15 minutes until 80% cooked – at this point the rice grains should have expanded but they will still be relatively hard
- As the rice is cooking in a large pan heat up the oil on medium heat until hot
- Add the whole spices to the oil and sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Add the onions to the pan and cook them, stirring occasionally, until they become lightly browned.
- Add the chicken to the pan and cook it, stirring, until the color changes and it’s no longer pink.
- Sprinkle the biryani masala evenly over the chicken and mix well to coat.
- Add the ginger paste and garlic paste, stirring them into the chicken mixture until combined.
- Add the tomatoes to the pan and cook until they soften and blend into the mixture, forming a thick base.
- Add salt, fried onions (half), and green chilies to the pan, mixing thoroughly to enhance the flavour.
- Add the yoghurt to the pan, stir well, and let the mixture cook for 8-10 minutes on medium heat, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Spread the 90% boiled rice evenly over the chicken mixture in the pan.
- Garnish the top with fried onions and fresh coriander.
- Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 6-8 minutes to allow the rice to steam and absorb the flavors.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious biryani!
Notes
- Soak and parboil the rice until about 80% cooked to prevent overcooking during layering.
- Use fresh whole spices and fry them in oil to release full aroma before adding other ingredients.
- Layer the cooked chicken and partially cooked rice with fried onions to develop distinct texture and flavors.
- This dish can be served as a main course during festive or special occasions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 635 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 635kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 664mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 610mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 977IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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