dinner

Chicken Biryani

Name: Chicken Biryani
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups, soaked 30 min basmati rice; 2 lbs, bone-in chicken thighs; 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons biryani masala; 1/4 teaspoon in warm milk saffron threads; 2 cups caramelized onions; 3 tablespoons ghee

Fragrant layered rice dish with marinated chicken, saffron, and fried onions

90 min total

6 servings

$2.06–$3.44/serving

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indian special-occasion fragrant comfort-food

Ingredients

2 cups, soaked 30 min basmati rice
2 lbs, bone-in chicken thighs
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons biryani masala
1/4 teaspoon in warm milk saffron threads
2 cups caramelized onions
3 tablespoons ghee

Instructions

1.Marinate chicken in yogurt and biryani masala for 2 hours; cook in a heavy pot until 80% done.
2.Par-cook soaked rice with whole spices until 70% done; drain.
3.Layer rice over chicken, top with fried onions and saffron milk; dot with ghee.
4.Seal pot with foil and cook on low heat 30 minutes (dum cooking); serve layered.

Nutrition Facts

Based on per serving

Calories

620 kcal

Carbs

78 g

Protein

32 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

4 g

Sugar

6 g