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Chicken Biryani Recipe – The Ultimate Flavor Explosion in Every Bite

Are you in the mood for aromatic, spicy food that satisfies your soul? The classic Indian Chicken biryani experience has been delivered into your home cooking domain. This guide will show you how to make the most delicious authentic Chicken biryani that produces juicy flavors combined with authentic spices for first-time or expert cooks alike.




 What is Chicken Biryani?

Chicken Biryani is a celebrated international Indian dish that unites spiced chicken, basmati rice, and whole spices through the traditional chicken biryani dum cooking process. This dish provides more than nutrition because the culinary process creates sensory pleasures through taste, fragrance, and contentment.

The popularity of chicken biryani extends globally as people in both New York and Los Angeles enjoy them.



Ingredients You’ll Need

This recipe serves 3–4 people.

For the Chicken Marinade:

  • 500g Chicken (bone-in or boneless)

  • ½ cup plain yogurt

  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

  • 1 tsp turmeric

  • 1 tsp red chili powder

  • 1 tsp garam masala

  • Salt to taste

  • Juice of half a lemon

  • Handful of chopped mint and coriander leaves

For the Rice:

  • 2 cups basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes)

  • 4 cups water

  • 2–3 green cardamoms

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 tsp oil

  • Salt to taste

For the Biryani:

  • 2 large onions (thinly sliced)

  • 2 tbsp ghee or oil

  • Pinch of saffron soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk (optional)

  • Fresh mint and coriander for layering


How to Make Chicken Biryani (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

Place Chicken pieces in all the marinade elements then let them rest for at least 1 hour before achieving optimal flavor during overnight marination.


Step 2: Prepare the Rice

Marinate the chicken with all ingredients while allowing it to sit for at least one hour but overnight results in the most robust flavor.



Step 3: Fry the Onions

Oil or ghee should be heated in a heavy cooking pan. The cook fried sliced onions until they turned both golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.



Step 4: Assemble the Biryani

  • In a deep pot, layer marinated chicken at the bottom.

  • Add half of the fried onions, mint, coriander.

  • Layer half of the cooked rice.

  • Repeat the layering with the rest of the chicken and rice.

  • Top with saffron milk, ghee, and remaining fried onions.



Step 5: Dum Cook (Steam Cook)

Secure the pot with both foil and a lid and cook for 25–30 minutes under low heat. Heat the pot at low flame for 25–30 minutes. Before serving the dish, let it stay for ten minutes.

More Chicken recipe

Chicken Seekh Kebab 

Garlic Pepper Chicken

Chicken Handi 

Chicken Korma

Tips for Perfect Biryani Chicken Biryani

  • Always use basmati rice for long grains and fragrance.

  • Extending the marination period will create a richer flavor in the chicken.

  • Use a heavy-bottom pan to avoid burning at the bottom during chicken biryani dum cooking.

 


Final Thoughts


The chicken biryani recipe stands as a must-try dish that will both impress your family and satisfy your own desires for special dining. The combination of rich taste, tender chicken, and irresistible aroma makes this chicken biryani  a favorite choice among all chicken biryani foods.

You should definitely prepare the incredible flavor of biryani chicken biryani at home for a wonderful eating experience.


Location: India

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