Simple Chicken Biryani

Total 73 minPrep 18 minCook 55 min5 servings748 cal
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Simple Chicken Biryani recipe

Nutrition

Calories
748 cal
Protein
50 g
Carbs
66 g
Fat
28.6 g
Sat. fat
7 g
Sugar
9.5 g
Sodium
384 mg

Ingredients

  • 750 g chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 whole onion
  • 2 clove garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger
  • 750 g chicken stock
  • 300 g basmati rice
  • 1 whole fresh coriander

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven too 200c

  2. 2

    Place chicken in bowl with , cumin , garam masala & tumeric and toss to coat

  3. 3

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in dutch oven add the chicken in batches and cook 3-4 minutes or until browned all over , adding a little more oil if necessary

  4. 4

    Remove and set aside

  5. 5

    Add the remaining oil , onion , ginger and garlic to the casserole and cook over medium heat until the onions are soft and golden

  6. 6

    Add the rice and cook for 2 minutes

  7. 7

    Return the chicken in a single layer and pour over the stock

  8. 8

    Put the lid on and place in oven

  9. 9

    Cook for 30-40 minutes , or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the stock

  10. 10

    Top with coriander before serving

  11. 11

    I like to serve mine with cumin and mint yogurt

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