Spicy Indian-Style Skillet Chicken Biriyani Recipe

Name: Spicy Indian-Style Skillet Chicken Biriyani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked basmati rice; 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into about 3/4-inch pieces); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 medium onions, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (to taste); 2 -4 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste) or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 teaspoons curry powder (or use more if desired); 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom; 2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped or 2 serrano chilies, seeded and finely chopped; 1 cup full-fat plain yogurt; 1 cup raisins; 1 1/2 cups chopped cashews (or to taste)

Servings: persons

3 cups cooked basmati rice
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into about 3/4-inch pieces)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 medium onions, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (to taste)
2 -4 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste) or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 teaspoons curry powder (or use more if desired)
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped or 2 serrano chilies, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup full-fat plain yogurt
1 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups chopped cashews (or to taste)

1
Sprinkle the chicken with about 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (can use more pepper).
2
Heat oil with butter over medium heat; add in the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes or until cooked through, remove to a bowl, cover with foil to keep warm.
3
Add in onions and cook for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned (you might have to add in more oil if needed).
4
Add in garlic, chili flakes, curry powder, ginger, cardamom and jalapeno peppers; cook stirring for 3 minutes.
5
Add in yogurt, cook stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
6
Add in chicken and raisins; cook for about 3-4 minutes or until heated through.
7
Add in cooked rice; stir to combine.
8
Season with more salt and black pepper to taste.
9
Sprinkle with chopped cashews.

966

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups cooked basmati rice, 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into about 3/4-inch pieces), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy Indian-Style Skillet Chicken Biriyani 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.

Spicy Indian-Style Skillet Chicken Biriyani

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