Tasty Chicken Biryani Recipe

Tasty Chicken Biryani Recipe is a beloved Indian dish known for its aromatic blend of spices and flavorful layers of rice and chicken. Also Each bite offers a symphony of rich flavors, making it a perfect meal for special occasions or a delightful family dinner. The marinated chicken, cooked with fragrant basmati rice and a mix of spices, creates an irresistible taste that leaves a lasting impression. And Serve it with raita or a simple salad to complete this delicious and satisfying dish.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade

• 1 lb (500g) chicken, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp Kitch Cook red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp Kitch Cook turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Kitch Cook garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Juice of 1 lemon

Rice

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 4 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 2-3 cloves
• 2-3 cardamom pods
• 1-inch cinnamon stick
• Salt to taste

For the Biryani

• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2-3 green chilies, slit
• 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp Kitch Cook red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp Kitch Cook turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Kitch Cook garam masala
• 1/2 cup milk
• A few saffron strands (optional)
• 4 tbsp ghee or oil
• Fried onions (for garnish)

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken

• In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, salt, and lemon juice. Marinate for at-least 1 hour or, ideally, overnight for best results

Cook the Rice

• Wash and soak the basmati rice in water for 30 minutes. Drain.
• In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add bay leaf, cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and salt.
• Add the soaked rice and cook until the rice is 70-80% cooked, also the rice should be slightly undercooked, thereby ensuring perfect texture Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Chicken

• Heat 2 tbsp of ghee or oil in a large and heavy-bottomed pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
• And add the thinly sliced onions and sauté until golden brown. Remove half of the onions and set aside for garnish.
• Add chopped tomatoes, green chilies, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft and the oil starts to separate.
• Add the marinated chicken and cook the chicken is cooked through and the masala is well combined.

Layer the Biryani

• In the same pan with the cooked chicken, spread half of the cooked rice evenly over the chicken.
• Sprinkle half of the chopped coriander and mint leaves over the rice.
• Layer the remaining rice on top, followed by the remaining coriander and mint leaves.
• Warm the milk and add the saffron strands (if using). Pour this mixture over the rice.
• Drizzle the remaining ghee or oil over the rice.

Dum Cooking

• Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid. and If the lid isn’t tight, seal it with dough to prevent steam from escaping.
• Cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the rice to finish cooking. And Alternatively, place the sealed pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes.

Serve

• Gently fluff the rice with a fork.
• Garnish with fried onions and serve hot with raita or a side salad.

Enjoy your delicious and aromatic Chicken Biryani!