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Simple Chicken Biryani Rice Recipe

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Description

Biryani is a popular Indian dish that consists of layers of rice and meat or vegetables flavored with a variety of spices. Chicken biryani is a classic version of this dish, and it's easy to make at home with simple ingredients.

Prep Time

Preparation time for this recipe is about 20 minutes.

Cook Time

Cooking time for this recipe is about 45 minutes.

Ingredients

For the rice:
  • 2 cups of basmati rice
  • 4 cups of water
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 cloves
  • 4 cardamom pods
For the chicken:
  • 1 pound of chicken, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon of ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons of biryani masala
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 cup of plain yogurt

Equipment

  • A large pot with a lid
  • A frying pan
  • A cutting board and knife
  • A spatula or wooden spoon

Method

1. Rinse the rice in cold water and drain it. 2. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil with the salt, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods. 3. Add the rice to the pot and stir it gently. 4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let the rice cook for about 18 minutes. 5. While the rice is cooking, heat the oil in a frying pan. 6. Add the chopped onion and sauté it until it's translucent. 7. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and sauté them for a minute or two. 8. Add the chicken to the pan and stir it until it's browned. 9. Add the biryani masala and salt to the pan and stir it until the chicken is coated in the spices. 10. Add the plain yogurt to the pan and stir it until the chicken is coated in the yogurt. 11. Simmer the chicken for about 10 minutes. 12. When the rice is cooked, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for a few minutes. 13. Spoon the rice onto a platter and spread it out evenly. 14. Spoon the chicken mixture over the rice. 15. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of spices in this recipe to suit your taste. If you like your biryani spicier, add more biryani masala or a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes about 4 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 25g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 2g

Recipe Tips

To make this recipe even simpler, you can use pre-made biryani masala instead of making your own spice blend. You can also use leftover cooked chicken instead of cooking raw chicken in the frying pan. Just add the cooked chicken to the onion and spice mixture and heat it through before adding the yogurt.

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