Chicken Biryani Recipe at Home

Chicken Biryani is favorite dish of Asian people. Today I am sharing more delicious and flavorful recipe of Chicken Biryani at Home a fragrant and festive, All people will enjoy this recipe.

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Chicken Biryani Recipe at Home

Prep Time: 45 minutes (incl. marination) | Cook Time: 1 hour

 Ingredients:

    For Marination

 500g chicken (bone-in pieces)

 ½ cup plain yogurt

1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste

1 tsp red chili powder

½ tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp garam masala

1 tsp coriander powder

Juice of ½ lemon

Salt to taste

For Rice:

1.5 cups basmati rice

 4 cups water (for boiling)

1 bay leaf

4 green cardamom pods

2-3 cloves

1-inch cinnamon stick

1 tsp cumin seeds

Salt to taste

For Chicken Curry:

2 large onions, thinly sliced

 large tomato, chopped

 ½ cup chopped mint & cilantro (combined)

1 green chili (slit)

 ½ cup fried onions (for garnish)

 ¼ cup cooking oil/ghee

 ¼ tsp saffron strands (soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk)

 Instructions:

1.      Marinate the Chicken:

o         In a bowl, mix chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric, garam         masala, coriander powder, lemon juice, and salt.

       Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).

2.      Prep the Rice:

o        Rinse basmati rice until water runs clear. Soak in water for 30 mins. Drain.

o        In a pot, boil 4 cups water with bay leaf, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, and salt. Add     soaked rice and cook for 5-7 minutes until 70% done (grains should still have a bite). Drain     and set aside.

3.      Cook the Chicken Curry:-

o        Heat oil/ghee in a pan. Fry sliced onions until golden brown. Remove half for garnish.

o        Add marinated chicken to the pan. Sauté for 5 minutes.

o        Add tomatoes, green chili, and half the mint-cilantro mix. Cook until chicken is tender and oil separates (~15-20 mins).

4.      Layer the Biryani:-

o        In a heavy-bottomed pot, spread a layer of cooked rice. Top with chicken curry, fried onions, remaining herbs, and saffron milk. Repeat layers, ending with rice.

5.      Dum Cooking (Steam):-

o        Cover the pot with a tight lid or seal with dough/aluminum foil. Cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes.

o        Turn off heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.

6.      Serve:

o        Gently fluff the biryani with a fork to mix layers. Garnish with fried onions, fresh herbs, and roasted nuts (optional)

       Pair with raita or salad.

Tips:

Use a wide, thick pot for even cooking.

Adjust spice levels to taste.

For extra richness, drizzle ghee between layers.

Enjoy your fragrant, homemade Chicken Biryani