Easy Chicken Biryani
User Reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
316 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Easy Chicken Biryani
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This Chicken Biryani is easy to make and is ready for the table in less than 30 minutes. Wonderfully fragrant and flavorful, it's sure to be a hit at your dinner table!
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Ingredients
- 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts , cut into bite-sized pieces (or use thighs for more flavor)
- ½ cup whole plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons quality curry powder
- BEST Homemade Curry Powder (click link for recipe)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion , chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
- 2-3 tablespoons raisins
- 2 cups Cooked basmati rice (parboiled, i.e. only three-fourths cooked, slightly "al dente", see instructions below)
- Chopped cilantro and sliced almonds for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the chicken in a bowl with the yogurt, curry powder, and cinnamon and let marinate for at least 1 hour but preferably at least 4 hours.
- To parboil the rice: Thoroughly rinse the rice until the water draining from it is clear and no longer milky. Soak the rice in a bowl of water for 15-30 minutes. Fill a pot with salted water. Drain the rice and add it the pot. Bring it to a boil and cook for 4-6 minutes until the tips of the rice are clear. Pour the rice into a strainer and rinse with lukewarm water. Let the rice thoroughly drain while you continue with the next steps.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the onions until golden, 7-8 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the chicken and all of the marinade along with the salt. Stir to combine, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the rice, cilantro and raisins. Pour the chicken broth over the mixture. Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the rice is soft and the mixture is heated through. Add salt to taste. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
747mg
(31%)
Potassium
468mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
368IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 747mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 468mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 368IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
45 reviews
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