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Chicken Biryani
Chicken Biryani is an aromatic, rich dish made with marinated chicken and basmati rice, layered and cooked to perfection. Its complexity makes it a favored dish for special occasions and family gatherings.
Ready in 90 minutes · serves 6 · 550 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
90
min total
6
servings
550
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 1.5 kgchicken
- 3 cupsbasmati rice
- 1 cupyogurt
- 2 largeonions
- 2 tablespoonsginger-garlic paste
- 2 tablespoonsbiryani masala
- 2bay leaves
- to tastewhole spices (cinnamon, star anise, etc.)
- to tastesalt
- 6 cupswater
Instructions
- 01
Marinate chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and biryani masala for at least 1 hour.
- 02
Soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes and then drain.
- 03
In a large pot, heat oil and sauté sliced onions until golden brown.
- 04
Add marinated chicken and cook until the chicken is browned.
- 05
Add bay leaves and whole spices, then mix in the soaked rice and water.
- 06
Cover and cook on low heat for 40 minutes until the rice is fluffy and chicken is fully cooked.
