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Authentic Chicken Biryani Recipe
Marigold Voss

Authentic Chicken Biryani

A rich and aromatic authentic chicken biryani made with tender chicken, fragrant basmati rice, and traditional spices. This classic dish delivers bold flavors and is perfect for special occasions or family meals.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Marination Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 5 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Basmati rice soaked for 30 minutes
  • 700 g Chicken cut into pieces
  • 1 cup Yogurt plain
  • 2 tbsp Ginger garlic paste fresh preferred
  • 3 tbsp Biryani masala store-bought or homemade
  • ½ tsp Turmeric powder optional
  • 1 tsp Red chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 3 tbsp Oil or ghee
  • 2 cups Onions thinly sliced
  • 2 cups Tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh coriander chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh mint chopped
  • 4 cups Water for boiling rice
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice fresh
  • 1 pinch Saffron soaked in warm milk

Method
 

  1. Wash and soak basmati rice for 30 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, marinate chicken with yogurt, ginger garlic paste, biryani masala, turmeric, chili powder, and salt.
  3. Let the chicken marinate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Heat oil in a pan and fry sliced onions until golden brown.
  5. Remove half the onions for garnish.
  6. Add tomatoes to the pan and cook until soft.
  7. Add marinated chicken and cook until tender.
  8. Boil water in a separate pot and cook rice until 70% done.
  9. Drain the rice using a strainer.
  10. Layer half the rice over the cooked chicken.
  11. Add fried onions, coriander, mint, lemon juice, and saffron milk.
  12. Add remaining rice on top and repeat garnish.
  13. Cover and cook on low heat (dum) for 20 minutes.
  14. Gently mix before serving and serve hot.

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Notes

  • Use long-grain basmati rice for best results.
  • Do not overcook rice before layering.
  • You can add potatoes for a traditional variation.
  • Dum cooking is key for authentic flavor—keep heat low.