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Chicken Biryani

Chicken biryani.

Prep30 min
Cook1 h 10 min
Total1 h 40 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving983 kcal
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BangladeshMain courseHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Chicken1.2 kg
  • Basmati rice, soaked500 g
  • Yogurt200 g
  • Potatoes3
  • Fried onions1 cup
  • Ghee4 tbsp
  • Saffron in milk2 tbsp
  • Biryani masala2 tbsp
  • Onions, sliced3
  • Ginger paste1 tbsp
  • Garlic paste1 tbsp
  • Turmeric1 tsp
  • Chilli powder1 tsp
  • Cumin powder1 tsp
  • Coriander powder1 tsp
  • Oil5 tbsp
  • Salt2 tsp
  • Cinnamon stick1
  • Cardamom pods4
  • Cloves4
  • Bay leaves2

Method

  1. MasalaCook onions, pastes, spices and yogurt.
  2. MeatAdd chicken and potatoes and cook 25 minutes.
  3. RiceParboil the rice and layer over the meat with fried onion and saffron.
  4. DumCover tightly and cook on low 30 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

Calories983 kcal
Protein46.6 g
Carbohydrates97.3 g
Fat44.3 g
Fibre6.0 g
Sugar7.2 g
Sodium977 mg
Saturated fat13.9 g
Serving sizeabout 550 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Chicken Biryani take to make?

About 1 h 40 min in total: 30 min of preparation and 1 h 10 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Chicken Biryani?

About 983 kcal per serving, with 47 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 550 g each.

Which allergens does Chicken Biryani contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Chicken Biryani from?

Chicken Biryani is a main course from Bangladesh. Chicken biryani.

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