Chicken Biryani
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Tender marinated chicken layered with fluffy basmati rice and infused with warm spices, saffron, and fresh herbs. This aromatic one-pot dish delivers bold, complex flavor in a comforting, festive presentation. A special-occasion meal that comes together more easily than expected.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 2 pounds chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
- 2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- salt (to taste)
- 2 cups basmati rice (dry and rinsed)
- 4 cups water (for boiling rice)
- 2 large onions (thinly sliced)
- 3 medium tomatoes (chopped)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cardamom pods
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- ¼ cup warm milk
- 1 pinch saffron
- fried onions (for garnish)
- lemon wedges (for serving)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 90M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 30m
- Cook
- 1h
- Sodium
- 1555mg
- Total sugar
- 8g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 963mg
- Calcium
- 207mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 30M
- SODIUM
- 1555MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.