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Easy Chicken Biryani

Kimberly Killebrew
This Chicken Biryani is easy to make and is ready for the table in less than 30 minutes.   Wonderfully fragrant and flavorful, it's sure to be a hit at your dinner table!
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5 from 12 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Entree, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 316 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts , cut into bite-sized pieces (or use thighs for more flavor)
  • ½ cup whole plain yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons quality curry powder
  • BEST Homemade Curry Powder (click link for recipe)
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion , chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
  • 2-3 tablespoons raisins
  • 2 cups cooked basmati rice (parboiled, i.e. only three-fourths cooked, slightly "al dente", see instructions below)
  • Chopped cilantro and sliced almonds for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Combine the chicken in a bowl with the yogurt, curry powder, and cinnamon and let marinate for at least 1 hour but preferably at least 4 hours.
  • To parboil the rice: Thoroughly rinse the rice until the water draining from it is clear and no longer milky. Soak the rice in a bowl of water for 15-30 minutes. Fill a pot with salted water. Drain the rice and add it the pot. Bring it to a boil and cook for 4-6 minutes until the tips of the rice are clear. Pour the rice into a strainer and rinse with lukewarm water. Let the rice thoroughly drain while you continue with the next steps.
  • Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the onions until golden, 7-8 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the chicken and all of the marinade along with the salt. Stir to combine, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the rice, cilantro and raisins. Pour the chicken broth over the mixture. Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the rice is soft and the mixture is heated through. Add salt to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 747mg | Potassium: 468mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Biryani
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