Chicken Biryani Recipe

Name: Chicken Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp butter; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled; One 3 in (7.5cm) cinnamon stick, broken into 2 or 3 pieces; 6 cardamom pods; 6 curry leaves (optional); 3 tbsp curry powder; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1in (2.5cm) pieces; 1 1/2 cups basmati rice; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 3 3/4 cups chicken stock, as needed; 2 tbsp toasted sliced almonds

Servings: persons

2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
One 3 in (7.5cm) cinnamon stick, broken into 2 or 3 pieces
6 cardamom pods
6 curry leaves (optional)
3 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cumin
4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1in (2.5cm) pieces
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1/2 cup golden raisins
3 3/4 cups chicken stock, as needed
2 tbsp toasted sliced almonds

1
Heat the oil and butter in a large flameproof casserole over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, about 4 minutes, until translucent.
3
Add the cinnamon, cardamom pods, and curry leaves, if using, and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, until fragrant.
4
Add the curry powder, turmeric, and cumin, and stir for 1 minute.
5
Add the chicken.
6
Add the rice and raisins and stir well.
7
Pour in enough stock to just cover the rice.
8
Bring to a boil.
9
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover.
10
Simmer about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the stock, adding more stock if the mixture becomes dry.
11
Transfer to a serving dish, fluffing the rice with a fork.
12
Sprinkle with almonds and serve hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tbsp butter, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled, and more.

Yes, Chicken Biryani falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Biryani

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