Spicy Chicken Biryani Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Shan or Any Biryani Masala Packet. (Available at Indian and Pakistani stores easily ); 3/4 kg Rice (Sella) *It's a special rice for Biryani. U can always use Regular rice as well :).; 4 onion, chopped (Large ones); 3/4 cup Oil (Vegetable ); 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Powder or Paste; 1 kg Chicken (12 piece or more); 1 1/2 cup Water; 1/2 cup Yogurt; 1/2 tsp Orange Colour Food Colouring (To mix with 1/4 Cup water).; 1 1/2 liter Water (For boiling Rice) * Adding 1 teaspoon and 2 tablespoon of Oil to it While it's still Boiling.; 1 bunch Coriander (Finely chopped, Optional ); 4 Green Chillies (Optional)

Servings: persons

1 Shan or Any Biryani Masala Packet. (Available at Indian and Pakistani stores easily )
3/4 kg Rice (Sella) *It's a special rice for Biryani. U can always use Regular rice as well :).
4 onion, chopped (Large ones)
3/4 cup Oil (Vegetable )
1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Powder or Paste
1 kg Chicken (12 piece or more)
1 1/2 cup Water
1/2 cup Yogurt
1/2 tsp Orange Colour Food Colouring (To mix with 1/4 Cup water).
1 1/2 liter Water (For boiling Rice) * Adding 1 teaspoon and 2 tablespoon of Oil to it While it's still Boiling.
1 bunch Coriander (Finely chopped, Optional )
4 Green Chillies (Optional)

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["Take a large non stick utensil.", "Put Oil and Chopped Onions.", "Start Frying Till they become light pinkish in colour.", "Add Ginger Garlic Powder or Paste to it along with chicken pieces.", "(Mix them with the help of a wooden spoon)", "Add Shan Biryani Masala Packet and 1 1/2 Cup Water.", "Continue cooking it on slow flame till the chicken is tender.", "Add Yogurt to it and leave it for another 10 minutes.", "(Do mix it after adding yogurt).", "Biryani Masala is ready.", "( Don't dry it out nor make it too runny, It will be a thick masala mixture)", "Soak Sella rice for at least 60 minutes prior boiling.", "Regular rice for 20 minutes soaking.", "Boil 1 1\2 liter Water.", "Add 1 teaspoon salt to it and 2 tablespoon Oil.", "Boil the Rice till they are done.", "Drain all the Water.", "Now Take another large cooking utensil and spread rice layer evenly.", "Add Biryani Masala Mixture on top of it.", "Then add another layer of Rice.", "Mix food colouring with warm water and spread on this top layer of Rice.", "(Keep it on slow flame for 20 minutes ).", "Mix it with a flat spoon before serving.", "You can garnish it with coriander and green chillies."]

4864

kcal

Calories

433

Fat

160

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Shan or Any Biryani Masala Packet. (Available at Indian and Pakistani stores easily ), 3/4 kg Rice (Sella) *It's a special rice for Biryani. U can always use Regular rice as well :)., 4 onion, chopped (Large ones), 3/4 cup Oil (Vegetable ), and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Chicken Biryani

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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