chicken biryani for beginers

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!

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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)

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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.

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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.

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Nutrition (per serving):

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