Description
Delicious and aromatic Chicken Biryani recipe that is packed with fragrant spices and tender chicken, perfect for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or ghee
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
For the Rice:
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 roma tomatoes, grated
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on both sides.
- Cook the Aromatics: Add onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and water.
- Simmer: Bring to a simmer and cook until water has evaporated, approximately 20 minutes.
- Season and Add Rice: Incorporate bell pepper, salt, cayenne, black pepper, garam masala, coriander, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Mix in basmati rice, reduce heat, and cook covered for 18-20 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Turn off heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with raita or a side salad.
- Adjust spice levels to suit your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chicken Biryani, Biryani recipe, Indian chicken recipe
