Easy Chicken Biryani

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    316 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Easy Chicken Biryani

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

Servings
  • 2 chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces (or use thighs for more flavor, large skinless, boneless
  • ½ cup PLAIN yogurt whole
  • 3 tablespoons curry powder quality
  • curry powder click link for recipe, BEST Homemade
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 yellow onion chopped, medium
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger root minced, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped
  • 2-3 tablespoons raisins
  • 2 cups basmati rice parboiled, i.e. only three-fourths cooked, slightly "al dente", see instructions below, cooked
  • cilantro chopped cilantro; sliced almonds; for garnish
  • almonds chopped cilantro; sliced almonds; for garnish

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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 (10%) 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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