Pakistani Chicken Biryani (The BEST!)

Name: Pakistani Chicken Biryani (The BEST!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs bone-in, cut up, skinless chicken, cleaned and excess skin removed; 1/2 cup plain whole milk yogurt; 1 tbsp neutral oil; 2 tbsp biryani masala (recipe in post) (or sub store-bought biryani masala); 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp cumin powder; 1/2-1 tsp red chili powder (start with 1/2 tsp if using store-bought biryani masala); 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder; pinch cane sugar (omit if using store-bought biryani masala); 2 tsp kosher salt (start with 1 ¼ tsp if using store-bought biryani masala); 3 medium dried bay leaves ((tez patta)); 5-6 whole cloves ((loung)); 4-5 whole black cardamoms ((badi elaichi)); 6 star anise ((badiyaan)); 6 green cardamom pods ((elaichi)); 2 3-inch cinnamon sticks ((daarchini)); 3/4 tsp cumin seeds ((zeera)); 1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns ((kaali mirch)); 1 3/4 cups aged, long grain basmati rice; 1 1/2 tbsp kosher salt; 1 tbsp oil; 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar; 1/4 cup neutral oil (plus more as needed); 2 tbsp ghee (or sub butter); 2 medium yellow onions (thinly sliced or finely chopped); 6-8 garlic cloves (crushed); 1- inch ginger (crushed); 1 small tomato (finely chopped); 1-2 small green chili peppers (such as Thai or Serrano) (chopped)

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Prep:15minCook:2h

An uncomplicated yet authentic Chicken Biryani recipe with simple, easy-to-follow instructions (no curveballs!) and mouthwatering, traditional Pakistani and Indian flavor. Tested to perfection!

Pakistani Chicken Biryani (The BEST!)

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