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Easy Chicken Biryani Recipe for Beginners

Easy Chicken Biryani Recipe for Beginners | One-Pot Indian Meal.

Learn how to make flavorful and easy chicken biryani in under 1 hour. This one-pot biryani is perfect for beginners—authentic, aromatic, and delicious!

Ingredients

For Chicken Marinade:

  • 500g chicken (bone-in or boneless)
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste

For Rice:

  • 1.5 cups basmati rice (washed and soaked 30 mins)
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 cloves
  • 2 green cardamoms
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
  • Fresh coriander and mint leaves (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate Chicken

  • In a bowl, mix chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, and salt.
  • Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).

Step 2: Fry Onions and Spices

  • In a deep pot, heat oil or ghee. Add whole spices (bay leaf, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon).
  • Add sliced onions and fry until golden brown.

Step 3: Cook Chicken

  • Add marinated chicken and cook on medium heat for 10–15 minutes until the chicken is 70% cooked and oil starts to separate.

Step 4: Layer Rice

  • Drain soaked rice and layer it evenly over the chicken.
  • Pour 3 cups of water over the rice.
  • Add a pinch of salt. Cover and cook on low heat for 20–25 minutes.

Step 5: Garnish and Serve

  • Once done, fluff rice gently. Garnish with chopped coriander and mint.
  • Serve hot with raita or salad.

FAQs

Q: Can I use pre-cooked chicken?
A: It’s best to marinate raw chicken for flavor, but you can use cooked chicken for a quicker version.

Q: Can I make this recipe in a rice cooker?

A: Yes! After frying the chicken and onions in a pan, transfer everything to a rice cooker with soaked rice and water.

🍴 Similar Recipes to Chicken Biryani :

  1. Mutton Biryani
    – A rich and flavorful biryani made with tender goat or lamb pieces, perfect for festive occasions.

  2. Beef Biryani
    – Hearty and aromatic biryani cooked with spiced beef, layered with fragrant basmati rice.

  3. Fish Biryani
    – A coastal favorite where marinated fish fillets are layered with rice and spices.

  4. Vegetable Biryani
    – A vegetarian delight made with seasonal vegetables, yogurt, and aromatic spices.

  5. Egg Biryani
    – A quick and protein-packed version of biryani featuring boiled or fried eggs.

Nutrition (per serving):

  • Calories: ~450
  • Protein: 25g
  • Carbs: 50g
  • Fat: 18g

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