Chicken Biryani
A fragrant and flavorful Indian rice dish made with tender chicken, aromatic spices, and long-grain basmati rice. Perfect for a hearty family meal or special occasion.
Cooking time
1 hourActive Сooking Time
40 minutesDifficulty
MediumProducts for the recipe
Step by Step Recipe
Rinse basmati rice and soak it in water for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Heat oil in a large pot. Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown.
Add ginger garlic paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add chicken, tomato paste, yogurt, biryani masala, turmeric and salt. Mix well and cook for 10 minutes.
Add water and bring to a boil.
Add soaked rice, reduce heat, cover and cook for 15–20 minutes until rice is tender.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lemon wedges.
Ingredients
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Chicken (bone-in or boneless)
2 lb
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Basmati rice
2 cups
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Onion, sliced
2 medium
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Garlic & ginger paste
2 tbsp
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Tomato paste
2 tbsp
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Yogurt
1/2 cup
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Vegetable oil
3 tbsp
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Biryani masala
2 tbsp
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Turmeric
1/2 tsp
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Salt
to taste
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Water
4 cups
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Fresh cilantro
for garnish
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Lemon wedges
for serving
