Description
Experience the rich flavors of chicken biryani, a perfect blend of tender chicken, fragrant basmati rice, and aromatic spices that create a delightful meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 4 cardamom pods
- 2 tbsp ghee or oil
- Fresh cilantro & mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken in a bowl with yogurt, spices, salt, and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Heat ghee in a pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown (about 10 minutes).
- 3. Stir in diced tomatoes and salt; cook until thickened (5–7 minutes).
- 4. Add marinated chicken to the pot. Cook through then layer pre-soaked basmati rice on top without stirring.
- 5. Pour water to cover the rice by an inch and sprinkle additional spices on top. Cover tightly and bring to a boil.
- 6. Reduce heat to low and steam for about 25 minutes until rice is fluffy. Fluff with a fork before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg