Chicken Biryani

This classic Chicken Biryani features tender boneless chicken marinated in a rich blend of yogurt, lemon, and warm spices like cardamom, cloves, and cumin. The dish is layered with fragrant saffron rice and garnished with fresh herbs and vegetables. It offers a deep, complex flavor profile typical of traditional Indian cooking, making it a satisfying and aromatic main course.

Cooking Method: Frying

Cuisine: Indian

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 2195.4

Description

This classic Chicken Biryani features tender boneless chicken marinated in a rich blend of yogurt, lemon, and warm spices like cardamom, cloves, and cumin. The dish is layered with fragrant saffron rice and garnished with fresh herbs and vegetables. It offers a deep, complex flavor profile typical of traditional Indian cooking, making it a satisfying and aromatic main course.

Directions

1
Heat oil in a large, heavy frying pan and sauté onions and garlic until lightly browned.
2
Add ginger and fry for another minute or two, then transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
3
Add the chicken to the bowl.
4
Grind together the cardamom, cloves, peppercorns, dried coriander, cumin, and poppy seeds.
5
Blend the ground spices with lemon juice, garam masala, cayenne, salt, tomato paste, bay leaves, and yogurt.
6
Stir the spice mixture into the vegetable and chicken mixture, cover, and refrigerate for several hours.
7
Using a large, heavy frying pan, cook the mixture, covered, over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2195.4kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 68.7g106%
Saturated Fat 12.8g64%
Cholesterol 80.7mg27%
Sodium 2675.7mg112%
Total Carbohydrate 421.4g141%
Dietary Fiber 159.3g638%
Sugars 21.2g
Protein 108.8g218%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, biryani, indian, spices, cardamom, cumin, coriander, yogurt, rice, saffron, ginger, garlic, main course, aromatic

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