Chicken Biryani Recipe

Name: Chicken Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 skinless chicken thighs, bone-in, cut into pieces; 1 inch ginger, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 1 teaspoon curry powder; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 ½ cups basmati rice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 bay leaves; 1 black cardamom pod; 3 green cardamom pods; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 6 cloves; 8 black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 onion, sliced thin; 1 tomatoes, chopped; 1 hot pepper, chopped; 3 ½ cups water

Servings: persons

6 skinless chicken thighs, bone-in, cut into pieces
1 inch ginger, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 ½ cups basmati rice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 bay leaves
1 black cardamom pod
3 green cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon cumin seed
6 cloves
8 black peppercorns
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 onion, sliced thin
1 tomatoes, chopped
1 hot pepper, chopped
3 ½ cups water

1
Season the chicken and set aside.
2
Place the olive oil and butter in pot on medium-high heat.
3
Saute onions till brown.
4
Then add in the remaining spices, an cook for about 1-2 minutes on medium heat.
5
Then toss in the chicken, an cook for about 15 minutes on medium-high heat covered.
6
After that has cooked add in the hot pepper and tomatoes, an cook for 6 minutes covered.
7
Constantly stir the food, so it does not burn.
8
Then add in the rice and cook for about 2 minutes.
9
Add in the water (add more salt to taste) an bring to a simmer.
10
Cover an cook on low heat for 25 minutes.

1159

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 skinless chicken thighs, bone-in, cut into pieces, 1 inch ginger, minced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped, 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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