Chicken Biryani
A spicy Indian-inspired dish made with marinated chicken and layered rice.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Boneless chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- ●2 cups Basmati riceuncooked
- ●2 tablespoons Spice mix (garam masala, cumin, coriander)
- ●1 medium Red onionchopped
- ●1/4 cup Cilantrochopped
- ●2 tablespoons Ghee or vegetable oil
- ●to taste Salt
- ●2 cups Water
- ●1 teaspoon Biryani masala
- ●2 tablespoons Lime juice
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the spice mix and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add the biryani masala and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 8
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the rice by rinsing it in cold water and draining well.
- 9
In a large saucepan, combine the rice and 2 cups of water.
- 10
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the rice is cooked and fluffy.
- 11
To assemble the biryani, place a layer of rice in a large serving dish, followed by a layer of chicken mixture.
- 12
Repeat this process until all the ingredients are used up, finishing with a layer of rice on top.
- 13
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.