Easy Chicken Biryani Recipe

Biryani is a popular dish in Arab cuisine, known for its distinctive spices that give it a unique flavor. It is also highly nutritious and can be prepared in various ways, including chicken biryani or meat biryani.

Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Serves: 3 people

Ingredients

• Basmati rice: 2½ cups

• Water: 3½ cups

• Ghee (clarified butter): 3 tbsp

• Garlic: 2 cloves, crushed

• Ginger: 1 tsp, grated

• Chicken breast: ½ kg

• Chicken stock cubes: 2

• Tomatoes: 2, crushed

• Yogurt: ½ cup

• Lemon juice: 1 tsp

• Tomato paste: 2 tbsp

• Garam masala: 1½ tbsp

• Turmeric: ½ tsp

• Fresh coriander (cilantro): 2 tbsp, chopped

• Mint leaves: 2 tbsp, chopped

• Saffron: ¼ tsp, soaked in ¼ cup water

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Rice

1. In a pot over medium heat, combine the rice and water and stir slightly.

2. Bring to a boil, cover the pot, and cook for 15 minutes.

3. Remove from heat, drain, and let the rice cool.

Step 2: Prepare the Chicken

1. In a pan over medium heat, melt the ghee and sauté onions until golden and soft.

2. Add garlic and ginger, stirring well.

3. Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.

4. Add chicken stock cubes, crushed tomatoes, yogurt, lemon juice, tomato paste, garam masala, and turmeric. Stir to combine.

5. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3: Layer the Biryani

1. In a deep pot over medium heat, place half of the cooked rice.

2. Add the chicken pieces with some of the sauce.

3. Sprinkle chopped coriander and mint leaves over the chicken.

4. Cover with the remaining rice.

5. Pour the saffron water over the top and cover the pot.

Step 4: Final Cooking

1. Cook over low heat for 30 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and has absorbed the flavors.

2. Serve hot and enjoy!