Description

Chicken Biryani is a fragrant and flavorful dish that combines tender marinated chicken with aromatic basmati rice, making it the ultimate centerpiece for any celebration, especially Eid al-Fitr. This easy-to-follow recipe envelops your taste buds in a warm embrace of spices and fresh herbs. Gather your loved ones around the table and savor this culinary masterpiece that embodies love and togetherness.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound boneless chicken thighs
2 cups basmati rice
2 medium onions, sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 tsp cumin seeds
4 green cardamom pods
4 cloves
2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tbsp ghee or oil

Instructions

Marinate the chicken by mixing it with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, chopped tomatoes, cumin seeds, cardamom, cloves, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let it sit for at least one hour or overnight.
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until clear; soak for 30 minutes.
In a large pot over medium heat, heat ghee or oil. Fry the sliced onions until golden brown.
Add the marinated chicken to the pot with fried onions. Cook until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
Layer soaked rice evenly over the chicken mixture and pour enough water to cover the rice by about an inch. Bring to a gentle boil.
Cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 25 minutes until fully cooked.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: South Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding fried onions as a garnish or using lamb instead of chicken for variations. Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat gently with a splash of water to maintain moisture.