Chicken Biryani Recipe - Chicken Recipes

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Chicken Biryani Recipe

Chicken Biryani is a popular Indian dish made by layering spiced chicken and rice and then cooking them together until the flavors combine. Aromatic spices such as cardamom, cloves and cinnamon add depth to the chicken, while fresh cilantro and mint add a bright, herbaceous flavor.

Ingredients

1 cinnamon stick
Season with salt to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon ginger paste
4 cardamom pods
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 onion, sliced
1 cup plain yoghurt
4 cloves
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1 pound chicken, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1 teaspoon garlic paste
As needed, add water

Time Needed

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Instructions

Soak the rice for 30 minutes in water.
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Cook until the onion is softened.
Cook for 2-3 minutes after adding the cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick.
Combine the chicken, ginger paste, garlic paste, red chilli powder, and turmeric powder in a mixing bowl.
Cook until all sides of the chicken are browned.
Combine the plain yogurt, cilantro, mint and salt in a mixing bowl.
Combine thoroughly.
Drain and add the rice to the pot.
Pour in enough water to cover the rice by 1 inch.
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a low heat and cover the pot tightly with a lid.
Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Remove from the heat and set aside for 5 minutes before serving.