Flavorful Chicken Biryani Recipe

Name: Flavorful Chicken Biryani Recipe
Prep time: 0Hrs 15Mins
Cook time: 0Hrs 45Mins
Yield: 4

11 September 2023
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Chicken Biryani is a beloved South Asian dish known for its rich and aromatic flavors. This recipe combines succulent pieces of chicken with fragrant spices and basmati rice, creating a mouthwatering symphony of tastes and textures. Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or just craving a delicious meal, this Chicken Biryani will surely delight your taste buds.

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Chicken Biryani is a one-pot wonder, where tender chicken pieces are marinated in a medley of spices, layered with partially cooked rice, and slow-cooked to perfection. The result is a hearty and flavorful dish that's ideal for gatherings and family dinners alike.

Ingredients

500g chicken, cut into pieces

1 cup plain yogurt

2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste

1 teaspoon red chili powder

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon cumin powder

Salt to taste

2 cups basmati rice

4 cups water

2-3 green cardamom pods

2-3 cloves

1 bay leaf

2 large onions, thinly sliced

2 tomatoes, chopped

1/4 cup cooking oil or ghee (clarified butter)

1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves

1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

A pinch of saffron strands soaked in 2 tablespoons of warm milk (for garnish)

Fried onions for garnish

4 Servings

Prep Time:

0 Hrs 15 Mins

Cook Time:

0 Hrs 45 Mins

Total TIme:

0 Hrs 0 Mins

Directions

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In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well, ensuring the chicken is coated evenly. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate overnight for the best results.

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Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

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In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice, green cardamom pods, cloves, bay leaf, and salt. Cook the rice until it's 70% cooked (still slightly firm in the center). Drain and set aside.

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In a large, heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven, heat the cooking oil or ghee over medium heat.

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Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown and caramelized.

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Add the marinated chicken and cook until it's no longer pink and starts to brown.

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Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and release their juices.

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Sprinkle half of the chopped mint and coriander leaves over the chicken mixture.

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Layer the partially cooked rice on top.

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Sprinkle the remaining mint and coriander leaves over the rice.

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Sprinkle half of the chopped mint and coriander leaves over the chicken mixture.

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Layer the partially cooked rice on top.

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Sprinkle the remaining mint and coriander leaves over the rice.

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Drizzle the saffron milk on top and garnish with fried onions if desired.

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Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid or seal it with aluminum foil.

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Reduce the heat to low and let the biryani cook on "dum" (slow cooking) for 20-25 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld, and the rice to steam and absorb the aromas.

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Gently fluff the Chicken Biryani with a fork, ensuring that you mix the layers while serving.

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Serve hot with raita (yogurt sauce) or a side salad.

Tips for this recipe

For an authentic touch, you can place a heavy weight or tava (griddle) on the stovetop over low heat and place the biryani pot on top of it while it’s on “dum” to ensure even cooking and prevent any steam from escaping. This technique is called “dum pukht.”

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Chicken Dinner Indian Cuisine Lunch Pakistani Cuisine

Flavorful Chicken Biryani Recipe

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