Chicken Biryani Recipe

Name: Chicken Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (60 ml) Ghee (clarified butter); 20 whole cloves; 9 whole cardamom pods; 5 bay leaves; 1 med. onion chopped; 5 small green chili peppers; 2 tbsp (30 ml) ginger garlic paste; 1 (3lb.) whole chicken cut into pieces; 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) plain yogurt; 1 tsp (5 ml) salt; 6 fresh curry leaves (optional); 3 cups (700 ml) raw rice ( jasmine or white); 4-1/8 cups (975 ml) water; 1 sprig parsley leaves with stems

Servings: persons

1/4 cup (60 ml) Ghee (clarified butter)
20 whole cloves
9 whole cardamom pods
5 bay leaves
1 med. onion chopped
5 small green chili peppers
2 tbsp (30 ml) ginger garlic paste
1 (3lb.) whole chicken cut into pieces
1-1/2 cups (350 ml) plain yogurt
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
6 fresh curry leaves (optional)
3 cups (700 ml) raw rice ( jasmine or white)
4-1/8 cups (975 ml) water
1 sprig parsley leaves with stems

1
Soak rice for 30 minutes in enough water to cover, drain.
2
Heat ghee in large skillet.
3
Stir in cloves, caradmom and bay leaves.
4
Stir in onion and cook til soft, 6 to 7 minutes.
5
Stir in chili peppers and ginger paste.
6
Stir in yogurt, salt, and curry, and place chicken in pan.
7
Cook for 20 to 25 minutes until only about 1 cup (225 ml) of liquid remains.
8
Mix in rice, water, parsley.
9
Bring to a boil.
10
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 20 minutes.
11
Check rice after about 12 minutes.
12
If it's dry, add 1/2 cup (125 ml) water and continue cooking.

600

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup (60 ml) Ghee (clarified butter), 20 whole cloves, 9 whole cardamom pods, 5 bay leaves, 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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