5 from 108 votes
Chicken Biryani Recipe
Chicken Biryani combines marinated chicken thighs with aromatic spices and basmati rice, cooked together to create a richly fragrant and layered dish. The slow simmering of chicken with garam masala, turmeric, and other warm spices infuses the rice with deeply savory flavors. The tender chicken and fluffy, spiced rice blend well for a hearty main course that offers both comfort and complexity.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
483 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil , or ghee if available
- 4 chicken thighs , boneless and skinless, cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1 yellow onion , cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 tablespoon garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger , minced
- 2 Roma tomato grated
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 green bell pepper , sliced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric ground
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups basmati rice , rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Add olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides.
- Add in the onion, and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and 1/2 cup water.
- Bring to a simmer, and cook until the water has evaporated, about 20 minutes.
- Add in the bell pepper, salt, cayenne, black pepper, garam masala, coriander, turmeric, cumin and cinnamon, stirring well.
- Add in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add in the basmati rice, reduce to low heat and cook (covered) for 18-20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let sit, covered, for five minutes before opening and serving.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
483kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
1414mg
(59%)
Potassium
467mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
340IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
31.5mg
(35%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 483
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 483kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1414mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 467mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 340IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 31.5mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.