Chicken Biryani
A quintessential Indian dish, Chicken Biryani is a fragrant, spiced rice dish layered with marinated chicken. Loved for its rich flavor, it's perfect for special occasions or a hearty family meal.
Ready in 90 minutes · serves 6 · 600 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
Ingredients
- 2 cupsBasmati rice
- 1 kgChicken, cut into pieces
- 2 largeOnion, sliced
- 1 cupYogurt
- 2 tbspBiryani masala
- 1 pinchFood color (optional)
- 1 cupMint leaves
- 1 cupCilantro
- 2 tbspGinger-garlic paste
- to tasteSalt
- 4 tbspOil or ghee
Instructions
- 01
Marinate chicken with yogurt, biryani masala, ginger-garlic paste, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
- 02
In a pot, heat oil or ghee and fry onions until golden brown. Set aside half for garnishing.
- 03
In the same pot, add marinated chicken and cook until it's tender.
- 04
Meanwhile, boil water and add soaked rice, cooking until 70% done. Drain.
- 05
Layer the cooked chicken with the partially cooked rice, sprinkle mint and cilantro, and add food color if using.
- 06
Cover and cook on low heat for 30 minutes. Let it rest before serving.
