Chicken biryani recipe

Chicken Biryani recipe

This article was published by: Matthew

Share this content!

⚠ Note: for metric to imperial (or vice-versa) conversion please refer to our article on Cooking Measurements 101.
♼ Featured image may be generic and may not represent the (final) appearance of this recipe. Recipe origin is unknown, we claim no copyrights for this recipe.

About this recipe

In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
Chicken biryani is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish that originated in the Indian subcontinent. This recipe combines tender chicken pieces with fragrant basmati rice, spices, and herbs to create a mouthwatering one-pot meal. The chicken is first marinated in a blend of yogurt and spices, then cooked with rice in layers, allowing the flavors to meld together. The result is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for special occasions or any day when you crave a taste of India.

Keywords: Chicken biryani, Indian cuisine, aromatic rice dish, one-pot meal, flavorful spices

Chicken biryani recipe details

Chicken biryani recipe, recipe Rating: 4.5
Number of votes:101 

Ingredients

500 g	basmati rice
500 g	chicken, pieces
2	onions,sliced
3	tomatoes,chopped
200 g	yoghurt (whipped)
2 tbsp	ginger/garlic paste
2	green chillies
4 tbsp	oil/ghee
1 handful	coriander leaves, chopped, for garnishing,
1 handful	mint leaves, chopped, for garnishing,
1 pack(s)	Biryani Masala
pinch(es)	yellow/orange food colour
	salt, to taste

Instructions

Boil the basmati rice with 2 tablespoons of salt and some mint leaves. Boil until the rice is nearly tender. Then drain it thoroughly. Set aside.

In a separate pan, heat the ghee and fry the onions until golden brown. Add the ginger/garlic paste and chicken pieces and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Now add the green chillies, tomatoes, yoghurt and Biryani masala. Stir-fry for a few minutes and cover. Cook until chicken is cooked and oil starts separating from the mixture.

In a separate bigger pan layer the boiled rice and the chicken mixture in two to three layers. Add mint and coriander leaves to each layer. Sprinkle a pinch of food colour, if desired. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.

Mix well and serve with salad or yoghurt chutney.


Preparation time:
ca. 15 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 30 min
Resting time:
ca. 5 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a