Chicken Pulao
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4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
453 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Chicken Pulao
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Chicken Pulao is a delicious one-pot meal made with fragrant Basmati rice, tender chicken pieces, and aromatic spices. It's a flavorful, satisfying weeknight meal that can be made in just 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken bone-in, cut into pieces
- 1 cup basmati rice washed and soaked for 20 minutes
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 1 onion thinly sliced, about 170 grams
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger freshly grated or finely chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1-2 green chili pepper
- 1 tomato small, chopped
- 2 tablespoon mint leaves chopped, optional
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 tablespoon PLAIN yogurt I used full-fat
- 1 1/4 cup water use 1 cup for Instant Pot method
Whole Spices
- 1 stick cinnamon (Dalchini)
- 2 Bay leaf (Tej Patta)
- 5 Green Cardamom (Elaichi)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 4 cloves (Laung)
Finishing ingredients
- 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon cilantro leaves chopped
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Instructions
- Heat oil and ghee in a heavy bottom pan or Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add in the sliced onions. Cook them for about 10-12 minutes until onions caramelize. Stir frequently so they don't stick to the bottom.
- Add the whole spices, ginger and garlic. Saute for a minute until the raw smell is gone.
- Add the chicken. Mix well and saute for about 3-4 minutes minutes until the chicken changes color.
- Add the green chili, tomato, mint leaves, salt, garam masala, and yogurt. Sauté until the oil starts to separate in about 2-3 minutes. Keep stirring continuously until the yogurt is incorporated.
- Add the water to the pot. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Drain the rice and add it to the pot. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Now reduce the heat to low, and cover with a lid for 10-15 minutes until all the water is soaked and the rice is cooked.
- Turn off the heat and gently fluff the rice. Add the lime juice and gently stir with a rice paddle.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves. Serve chicken pulao with raita.
Instant Pot Method
- For this method, use boneless chicken cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Or if using bone-in chicken, make sure the pieces are cut small. For larger pieces, first pressure cook the chicken for 4 minutes, then add the rice and cook it along.
- Follow the same steps as the stovetop to make this pulao in the instant pot until the step of adding the rice and water to the pot. Pressure cook for 4 minutes on high pressure. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then release the pressure manually.
- Then, add the lime juice and fluff the rice gently. Serve and garnish with cilantro leaves. Enjoy with riata.
Notes
- Use good quality aged long-grain basmati rice: I highly recommend using long-grain basmati rice for the best results in this pulao.
- Green Chili Pepper: You can use Thai, Serrano, or Birdseye chili pepper. Make sure to adjust the amount to your taste.
- Perfectly cooked rice in pulao: Make sure to rinse the rice well before you use it for Chicken Pulao so all the starches are removed, and it is perfectly cooked and not sticky. A 20-minute soak in water before cooking helps the grains stay separate and fluffy.
- Double the recipe: Double the amount if you're cooking for more people or want leftovers for another meal.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
453kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
752mg
(31%)
Potassium
736mg
(21%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
371IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 752mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 736mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 371IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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