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 with aromatic spices, juicy chicken, and perfectly cooked basmati rice, this biryani is a must-try!

Chicken biryani 

with aromatic spices, juicy chicken, and perfectly cooked basmati rice, this biryani is a must-try!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

✔️ Restaurant-style taste at home
✔️ Easy step-by-step instructions
✔️ Perfectly spiced and flavorful





Ingredients

For Marination:

  • 500g chicken (bone-in, cut into pieces)
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

For Rice:

  • 2 cups basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes)
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 green cardamoms
  • 1 tsp salt

For Biryani Masala:

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 onions (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp biryani masala
  • ½ tsp saffron (soaked in warm milk)
  • Fresh coriander & mint leaves for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions


🔥 Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

  1. In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, salt, and lemon juice.
  2. Add the chicken and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best flavor).

🍚 Step 2: Prepare the Rice

  1. Boil water with bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, cardamoms, and salt.
  2. Add soaked rice and cook until 70% done. Drain and set aside.

🍲 Step 3: Cook the Biryani Masala

  1. Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions until golden brown.
  2. Add cumin seeds and tomatoes. Cook until soft.
  3. Add marinated chicken and cook for 10-15 minutes until tender.

🍛 Step 4: Layer the Biryani

  1. In a pot, add a layer of chicken masala, followed by a layer of rice.
  2. Sprinkle saffron milk, fried onions, and chopped coriander & mint leaves.
  3. Cover and cook on low heat (dum) for 20 minutes.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!

  • Gently fluff the biryani with a fork and serve hot with raita or salad.


Pro Tips for the Best Biryani

✔️ Use aged basmati rice for perfect texture.
✔️ Marinate chicken overnight for deep flavors.
✔️ Cook on low heat (Dum) for authentic taste.


📌 FAQs

Q: Can I make this biryani without marinating the chicken?
A: Marination enhances flavor, but if you're short on time, marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Q: Can I use boneless chicken?
A: Yes! But bone-in chicken gives more flavor.

Q: What if I don’t have saffron?
A: Use a pinch of turmeric in warm milk for a similar color.


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