Chicken biryani

Recipe Information

Description:
Chicken biryani is a delicious Indian recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 30 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 40 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 30 Minutes
Total Time 40 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Chicken; Rice
Category Poultry; Rice & Grains
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Cook Method Boiling; Frying
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons 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

  • 1/2 cup raisins

  • 3 1/2 cups chicken stock

  • 4 tablespoons coriander, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon sliced almonds

Directions

  • Soak the rice in warm water for 5 minutes and then wash with cold water.

  • Heat the butter in a saucepan and fry the onions, bay leaf, and other whole spices for about 10 minutes.

  • Sprinkle the turmeric in the pan, add the chicken along with curry paste, and cook until the chicken is tender.

  • Add the rice and raisins in to the pan and pour in the stock.

  • Cover the pan tightly with a lid and bring the contents to a hard boil.

  • Lower the heat and cook the rice for 5 more minutes.

  • Turn off the heat and let the pan cool at room temperature for 10 minutes.

  • Open the lid and mix half of the coriander in the main dish while stirring.

  • Garnish with sliced almonds and the rest of the coriander.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 779 cal

  • Total fat: 24g

  • Saturated fat: 8g

  • Cholesterol: 113mg

  • Sodium: 514mg

  • Carbohydrate: 98g

  • Fiber: 5g

  • Protein: 43g