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Chicken Biryani Recipe

Chicken Biryani is a bold and flavorful Indian dish with tender bites of chicken with bell peppers in a deliciously spiced and fragrant rice.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 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 tomatoes , grated
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 green bell pepper , sliced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups basmati rice , rinsed and drained

Instructions

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  1. Add olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides.
  3. Add in the onion, and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and 1/2 cup water.
  5. Bring to a simmer, and cook until the water has evaporated, about 20 minutes.
  6. Add in the bell pepper, salt, cayenne, black pepper, garam masala, coriander, turmeric, cumin and cinnamon, stirring well.
  7. Add in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  8. Add in the basmati rice, reduce to low heat and cook (covered) for 18-20 minutes.
  9. Turn off the heat and let sit, covered, for five minutes before opening and serving.

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 (13%) 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: 6Servings

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.