Chicken Biriyani Indian at Chaskka Oslo
Chicken Biryani is a classic Indian dish known for its rich flavors, aromatic spices, and layers of perfectly cooked rice and marinated chicken. Here’s a detailed and easy-to-follow recipe for making delicious Chicken Biryani at home.
Chicken Biryani Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Marinade:
500g (1 lb) Boneless Chicken Thighs or Breasts, cut into medium pieces
1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste (equal parts minced ginger and garlic)
1 tbsp Biryani Masala or Garam Masala
1/2 tsp Ground Turmeric
1 tsp Red Chili Powder (adjust to taste)
1 tsp Salt
For the Rice:
2 cups Basmati Rice
4 cups Water
2 Bay Leaves
4 Cloves
4 Green Cardamom Pods
1 Cinnamon Stick
1 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Ghee or Butter
For the Biryani:
3 tbsp Ghee or Vegetable Oil
2 Large Onions, thinly sliced
2 Green Chilies, slit (optional)
2 Tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup Fresh Mint Leaves, chopped
1/4 cup Warm Milk (optional)
A pinch of Saffron threads (optional)
1/2 tsp Biryani Masala or Garam Masala
1/4 cup Fried Onions (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
1. Marinate the Chicken:
In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, biryani masala, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt.
Add the chicken pieces and mix well, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight for deeper flavors.
2. Prepare the Rice:
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a large pot, bring the 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the bay leaves, cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, salt, and ghee or butter.
Add the rinsed rice and cook until it's about 70-80% done (parboiled), which usually takes about 5-7 minutes. The rice should still have a bite to it.
Drain the rice and set aside.
3. Cook the Chicken:
Heat the ghee or oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown and caramelized, stirring frequently (about 10-15 minutes).
Add the green chilies (if using) and the chopped tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes soften and the oil starts to separate (about 5 minutes).
Add the marinated chicken pieces along with the marinade to the pot. Cook on medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
4. Layering the Biryani:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if you plan to bake the biryani. Alternatively, you can cook it on the stovetop.
In the same pot with the cooked chicken, sprinkle half of the chopped cilantro and mint.
Spread half of the partially cooked rice over the chicken evenly.
Layer the remaining chicken pieces and marinade, followed by the rest of the rice.
Sprinkle the remaining cilantro and mint on top.
5. Adding Saffron (optional):
Soak the saffron threads in the warm milk for a few minutes.
Drizzle the saffron milk over the top layer of rice for added flavor and color.
6. Cook the Biryani:
If using the oven, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and the flavors meld together.
If cooking on the stovetop, cover the pot and cook on low heat for about 25-30 minutes, ensuring the bottom doesn’t burn (use a heat diffuser if necessary).
7. Serve:
Once cooked, gently fluff the rice with a fork to mix the layers without breaking the rice grains.
Garnish with fried onions if desired.
Serve hot with raita (yogurt sauce) or a side salad.
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