Chicken Biryani – A Fragrant One-Pot Feast of Spiced Rice
Chicken Biryani is a rich and flavorful rice dish made with marinated chicken, fragrant basmati rice, and aromatic spices.It is cooked using a layering method that allows flavors to blend beautifully.The slow cooking process ensures tender chicken and fluffy rice.This dish is perfect for family meals and special occasions.Chicken Biryani offers a balance of spices and aroma.It is a complete meal that requires no side dish except raita or salad.
Ingredients
For Chicken Marinade
- 500 g chicken (bone-in)
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
For Rice
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 6 cups water
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cloves
- 2 cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Salt to taste
Other Ingredients
- 3 onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 tomatoes (chopped)
- 3 tbsp oil or ghee
- Fresh coriander leaves
- Fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp biryani masala
Instructions
Marinate Chicken
- Mix chicken with yogurt and spices.Marinate for 30 minutes or longer.
Cook Rice
- Wash basmati rice Boil rice with whole spices Cook until 70% done Drain and keep aside.
Prepare Chicken
- Heat oil in a pot Fry onions until golden Add tomatoes and cook Add marinated chicken Cook for 15 minutes.
Layer Biryani
- Add rice over chicken Sprinkle mint and coriander Add saffron milk.
Dum Cooking
- Cover tightly Cook on low heat 20 minutes.
Serve
- Mix gently Serve hot.
Notes
- Use aged basmati rice for best aroma.
- Bone-in chicken gives more flavour.
- Marination improves taste.
- Cook rice only 70%.
- Dum cooking is important.
- Use fresh spices.
- Do not overmix.
- Rest biryani 10 minutes before serving.