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
- MasalaCook onions, pastes, spices and yogurt.
- MeatAdd chicken and potatoes and cook 25 minutes.
- RiceParboil the rice and layer over the meat with fried onion and saffron.
- DumCover tightly and cook on low 30 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 983 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 46.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 97.3 g |
| Fat | 44.3 g |
| Fibre | 6.0 g |
| Sugar | 7.2 g |
| Sodium | 977 mg |
| Saturated fat | 13.9 g |
| Serving size | about 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.