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Chicken Biryani

Chicken Biryani

Layered spiced rice with chicken, herbs, and aromatic seasonings.

Time90 min
Servings5
Calories414 kcal
LevelHard

Ingredients

  • boneless chicken thigh700 g
  • basmati rice400 g
  • plain yogurt200 g
  • onion2 pcs
  • saffron0.3 g
  • warm milk3 tbsp
  • clarified butter (ghee)3 tbsp
  • garlic4 cloves
  • grated ginger2 tsp
  • biryani masala2 tbsp
  • cilantro20 g
  • salt1 to taste
  • lemon1 pcs
  • lime1 pcs
  • fresh ginger1 tsp

Instructions

1

Make the marinade from yogurt, biryani masala, lemon, salt, garlic, and ginger. Marinate the chicken for 1 hour.

2

Rinse the rice and cook it until about 70% done, then drain.

3

Fry the onions until golden and caramelized, then set aside.

4

In the same fat, fry the marinated chicken for 8-10 minutes.

5

Layer the dish with chicken, rice, fried onion, saffron milk, and cilantro.

6

Bake covered with a lid or foil at 150°C for 30 minutes. Serve with raita and lime.