Created: 10/21/2023
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
This quick and easy version of chicken biryani is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a last-minute gathering. It still has all of the fragrant spices and tender chicken that you love about the traditional dish, but with a simplified process that can be made in under an hour.
Ingredients:
Yield: 4-6 servings
2 cups of basmati rice
500g boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup of yogurt
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp of oil
1 tsp of cumin seeds
1 tsp of ginger paste
1 tsp of garlic paste
1/2 tsp of turmeric powder
1/2 tsp of red chili powder
1 tsp of garam masala
1 tsp of salt
A handful of chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions:
Step 1
Rinse the rice and soak it in water for 20-30 minutes.
Rinse the rice and soak it in water for 20-30 minutes.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
Step 3
Add the onion and cook until it is translucent.
Add the onion and cook until it is translucent.
Step 4
Add the chicken and cook until it is no longer pink.
Add the chicken and cook until it is no longer pink.
Step 5
Mix in the ginger paste, garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Stir well to combine.
Mix in the ginger paste, garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Stir well to combine.
Step 6
Add the yogurt and stir well. Cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer in the yogurt sauce for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Add the yogurt and stir well. Cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer in the yogurt sauce for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Step 7
Drain the rice and add it to the skillet. Mix well to combine.
Drain the rice and add it to the skillet. Mix well to combine.
Step 8
Add enough water to the skillet to cover the rice by about half an inch. Turn up heat to high and bring to a boil.
Add enough water to the skillet to cover the rice by about half an inch. Turn up heat to high and bring to a boil.
Step 9
Reduce the heat to low and let the biryani cook for about 20 minutes or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
Reduce the heat to low and let the biryani cook for about 20 minutes or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
Step 10
Let the biryani rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves if desired.
Let the biryani rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves if desired.