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    Chicken Biryani

    Chicken Biryani is a super flavorful Indian dish made with grilled marinated chicken and fragrant Indian spiced rice.
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 4 -6

    Ingredients

    Biryani Rice

    • 2 cups basmati rice
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 medium onion, diced
    • 1 medium carrots, diced
    • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 4 cloves
    • 4 green cardamoms
    • 1 strand mace
    • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
    • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1 1/2 teaspoon biryani masala powder
    • 1/2 cup medium tomato, chopped
    • 3 1/2 cups chicken stock
    • salt and pepper, to taste
    • 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

    Chicken Biryani

    • 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken thighs
    • 1 cup greek yogurt
    • 1/2 lemon, juiced
    • 2 teaspoons turmeric
    • 2 teaspoons ginger
    • 2 teaspoons cumin
    • 1 teaspoon garlic
    • 2 teaspoons onion powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • chopped fresh cilantro for garnish, if desired

    Instructions

    *Note: Prep time does not include marinating time*

      Biryani Rice

      • Rinse and soak rice for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
      • Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add in onions and carrots and sauté until tender 3-4 minutes. Add in ginger and garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
      • Add in all the spices and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant (keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn)
      • Stir in the tomato, stock and rice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes or until the rice is tender and all of the liquid is absorbed.
      • Add in the peas and stir to warm through. Keep on low until ready to serve with the chicken.

      Chicken Biryani

      • Add all of the ingredients to a large ziplock bag. Marinade overnight or for at least 30 minutes.
      • When you are ready to eat preheat the grill to 400 degrees. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard. Grill for 5-6 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
      • Allow the chicken to rest for a couple minutes then slice.
      • Serve immediately over the biryani rice with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for garnish, if desired.

      Notes

      Biryani Rice adapted from Indian Healthy Recipes

      Nutrition Information

      Calories: 678.3kcalCarbohydrates: 97.43gProtein: 41.6gFat: 12.51gSaturated Fat: 2.72gCholesterol: 116.53mgSodium: 446.62mgPotassium: 955.53mgFiber: 5.25gSugar: 9.02gVitamin A: 2955.51IUVitamin C: 22.17mgCalcium: 141.69mgIron: 4mg