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Chicken Biryani
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23 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 1HR

Chicken Biryani

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4 ratings
Spiced, warm, filling, and topped with dollops of tangy yogurt, this Chicken Biryani is an absolute comfort dinner. Don't be intimidated by the spice list - most of them are pretty versatile spices to have around. Besides, we know that you'll be making this one more than once anyway.
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Spiced, warm, filling, and topped with dollops of tangy yogurt, this Chicken Biryani is an absolute comfort dinner. Don't be intimidated by the spice list - most of them are pretty versatile spices to have around. Besides, we know that you'll be making this one more than once anyway.
1HR
Total Time
$2.33
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Biryani Spice Mix
Ground Cinnamon
1/2 Tbsp
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Nutmeg
1/2 Tbsp
Ground Nutmeg
Ground Cumin
1/2 Tbsp
Ground Cumin
Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Ground Cloves
1 tsp
Ground Cloves
Bay Leaf
2
Bay Leaves
Star Anise
1 Tbsp
Star Anise, ground
Chicken and Marinade
Chicken Thigh
2 lb
Chicken Thighs
Chili Pepper
1
Chili Pepper
or Jalapeño, Serrano or Cayenne
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic
Fresh Ginger
1/2 Tbsp
Grated Fresh Ginger
Plain Yogurt
2/3 cup
Plain Yogurt
Olive Oil
3 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Salt
1/2 Tbsp
Salt
Chili Powder
1 tsp
Chili Powder
Ground Turmeric
1 tsp
Ground Turmeric
Rice
Cooking Oil
2 Tbsp
Cooking Oil
Chicken Broth
3 cups
Chicken Broth
Basmati Rice
2 cups
Basmati Rice
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Yogurt
to taste
Yogurt
for serving
Fresh Cilantro
to taste
Fresh Cilantro
for serving
optional
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
812
Fat
30.2 g
Protein
54.0 g
Carbs
80.7 g
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step 1
Prep your ingredients: Chop one Chili Pepper (1), de-seed if you prefer less spice.
step 2
Peel and grate Fresh Ginger (1/2 Tbsp), and grate Garlic (2 cloves), then mix the two together in a small bowl and set aside. Chop one medium onion and set aside.
step 3
Combine Ground Cinnamon (1/2 Tbsp), Ground Nutmeg (1/2 Tbsp), Ground Cumin (1/2 Tbsp), Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp), Ground Cloves (1 tsp), Bay Leaves (2) and Star Anise (1 Tbsp) to create your Biryani Spice Mix.
step 4
Prepare your marinade in a large bowl. Combine Plain Yogurt (2/3 cup), Olive Oil (3 Tbsp), and the grated ginger and garlic. Mix in chopped chili pepper, Salt (1/2 Tbsp), Chili Powder (1 tsp) and Ground Turmeric (1 tsp). Measure half of your Biryani Spice Mix and add to mixture.
step 5
Place defrosted Chicken Thighs (2 lb) in the mixture and use tongs to coat. Cover the bowl and let marinate for a minimum of 15 minutes, but an hour is best.
step 6
Rinse the Basmati Rice (2 cups) until the water runs clear and then drain. Soak the rice for a minimum of 15 minutes or as long as an hour.
step 7
While rice is soaking, heat Cooking Oil (2 Tbsp) in a large pan. Add your remaining biryani mix and stir until the spices are fragrant. Add chopped onion and cook until golden brown, moving them around the pan to ensure even cooking.
step 8
Add Chicken Broth (3 cups) and bring the mixture to a boil. Add drained rice, stir, then cover the pot. Cook until almost no liquid remains in the pan. Fluff rice with a fork.
step 9
Transfer Chicken and Marinade into the rice pan, stir to combine and then cover. Cook on medium-high until the chicken is white in the center, about 15 minutes.
step 10
Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) and serve with Yogurt (to taste). If desired, top with Fresh Cilantro (to taste).
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Gluten-Free
Comfort Food
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Indian
Rice
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