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Chicken Biryani
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Chicken Biryani

A fragrant rice dish layered with marinated chicken and spices, Chicken Biryani is a beloved special occasion meal. Its unique flavors and aroma are sure to impress your family and friends.

Ready in 90 minutes · serves 6 · 600 calories per serving · indian cuisine.

90
min total
6
servings
600
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 2 cupsbasmati rice
  • 500 gramschicken
  • 2 largeonion
  • 1 cupyogurt
  • 5 clovesgarlic
  • 1 inchginger
  • 2 tablespoonsbiryani masala
  • for garnishcilantro
  • for garnishmint leaves
  • 4 cupswater
  • to tastesalt
  • 2 tablespoonsoil

Instructions

  1. 01

    Marinate chicken in yogurt, garlic, ginger, salt, and biryani masala for at least 1 hour.

  2. 02

    Fry sliced onions until golden brown and remove half for garnishing.

  3. 03

    Add marinated chicken to the remaining onions, cook until chicken is done.

  4. 04

    Layer partially cooked basmati rice on top of the chicken, add water, cover, and cook on low heat for 30 minutes.

  5. 05

    Garnish with fried onions, cilantro, and mint before serving.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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