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Chicken Biryani

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Chicken Biryani combines fragrant basmati rice and marinated chicken, creating a satisfying and celebratory dish perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the marinade
  • 750 g chicken thighs, skin on, bone in, halved along the bone
  • 2/3 cup plain yogurt
  • 6 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1/8 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1 3/4 tsp salt
  • 10 cloves cloves
  • 5 dried bay leaves
  • 1 star anise
  • 6 green cardamom pods
For the rice and garnish
  • 2 1/4 cups uncooked basmati rice
  • 2 medium onions, finely sliced
  • 1 cup oil for frying
  • 1 tsp saffron threads
  • 2 tbsp warm water
  • 1 cup chopped coriander/cilantro
  • 1/4 cup ghee or unsalted butter
For cooking
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Method
 

Marinating the Chicken
  1. In a large pot, mix the marinade ingredients including yogurt, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, cardamom, garam masala, coriander, cumin, paprika, and salt. Add the chicken and coat well. Marinate for 20 minutes to overnight for deeper flavors.
Par-Boiling the Rice
  1. Rinse the basmati rice in cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it for 30 minutes. Boil in salted water until it is 70% cooked, then drain.
Preparing the Chicken
  1. In a large pot, heat oil and cook the marinated chicken until browned. Add in bay leaves, cloves, star anise, and cardamom pods.
Layering the Biryani
  1. Add the partially cooked rice atop the chicken, followed by saffron dissolved in warm water. Drizzle ghee over the top.
Cooking the Biryani
  1. Cover tightly and let it cook on a low flame for about 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to integrate.
Serving
  1. Fluff the Biryani and serve garnished with crispy onions and fresh coriander.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 34gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 650mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Use high-quality spices for the best flavor. Adjust spices based on personal heat preference. Marinating overnight enhances the flavors.
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