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: 300 g basmati rice; 25 g butter; 1 large onion, finely sliced; 1 bay leaf; 3 cardamom pods; 1 small cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 4 chicken breasts, sliced; 4 tablespoons curry paste; 85 g raisins; 850 ml chicken stock; coriander, chopped; sliced almonds

Servings: persons

300 g basmati rice
25 g butter
1 large onion, finely sliced
1 bay leaf
3 cardamom pods
1 small cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon turmeric
4 chicken breasts, sliced
4 tablespoons curry paste
85 g raisins
850 ml chicken stock
coriander, chopped
sliced almonds

1
Soak the rice in warm water, then wash in cold until the water runs clear.
2
Heat the butter in a saucepan and cook the onions with the bay leaf and other whole spices for 10 minutes. Sprinkle in the turmeric, then add chicken and curry paste; cook till aromatic.
3
Stir the rice into the pan with the raisins, then pour over the stock. Place a tight fitting lid on the pan and bring to a hard boil, then lower the heat to a minimum; cook the rice for another 5 minutes. Turn of the heat & leave for 10 minutes. Stir well, mixing through half the coriander.
4
To serve scatter over the rest of the coriander and the almonds.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 g basmati rice, 25 g butter, 1 large onion, finely sliced, 1 bay leaf, 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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