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Chicken Biryani
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Chicken Biryani

A rich and fragrant rice dish with layers of marinated chicken and spices. Perfect for special occasions, this biryani is loved for its aromatic flavors.

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

  • 3 cupsbasmati rice
  • 1.5 poundschicken thighs
  • 2 largeonion
  • 1 cupyogurt
  • 2 tablespoonsginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoonsbiryani masala
  • 1 pinchsaffron
  • 1 bunchcoriander leaves
  • 3 piecesgreen chilies
  • 4 tablespoonsghee

Instructions

  1. 01

    Marinate chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and biryani masala for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 02

    Fry sliced onions in ghee until caramelized; remove and set aside.

  3. 03

    In the same pot, add marinated chicken and cook until no longer pink.

  4. 04

    Cook basmati rice separately until 70% done; layer over chicken.

  5. 05

    Dissolve saffron in warm water and drizzle over rice.

  6. 06

    Cover and cook on low heat for 25 minutes. Garnish with fried onions and coriander.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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