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Biryani Chicken

Biryani Chicken Bliss: Your Quick, Flavor-Packed Family Meal

A quick and easy Biryani Chicken recipe perfect for busy weeknights, combining juicy chicken and fragrant rice.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: South Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 kg Chicken (bone-in or boneless) Use bone-in for richer flavor.
  • 1 cup Yogurt Buttermilk works as a great substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Minced
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Essential for authentic flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Chili Powder
  • 2 pods Cardamom
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
For the Rice Layer
  • 2 cups Basmati Rice Soaked before cooking.
  • 1 cup Onions Sautéed until caramelized.
  • 1 pinch Saffron (optional) Can substitute with turmeric.
  • 1/2 cup Mint Fresh
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro Fresh
For Cooking
  • 2 cups Water 1:1 ratio for soaked rice.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Biryani Chicken
  1. Heat your Instant Pot on the sauté setting, adding ghee. Cook onions until golden brown, remove half for garnish.
  2. In a bowl, combine chicken with yogurt, ginger, garlic and spices. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Add the marinated chicken to the pot, deglazing it with a wooden spoon.
  4. Layer the soaked rice over the chicken, pour in water and ensure even cooking.
  5. Seal the pot, set to high pressure, and cook for 6 minutes (4 minutes if bone-in chicken).
  6. Release pressure and fluff rice with a fork. Garnish with onions, saffron milk, and herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Allow marinating longer for deeper flavors and always use the 1:1 water-to-rice ratio for best results.

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