By Abdelrahman Hassan
Indian-ish Chicken Biryani
11 steps
Prep:10minCook:40min
One of my favorite South Asian dishes, infected with USS (uni student syndrome).
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:09:53 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
68
Moderate
Glycemic Load
89
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1060.6 kcal (53%)
Total Fat33.6 g (48%)
Carbs130.3 g (50%)
Sugars6.5 g (7%)
Protein58.2 g (116%)
Sodium1448.5 mg (72%)
Fiber8.6 g (31%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Chicken
8boneless skinless chicken thighs
thickly sliced
2 tablespoonsgaram masala
2 tablespoonschili powder
1 teaspooncinnamon
1 teaspoonsalt
½ teaspoongarlic powder
½ teaspoonginger powder
½ teaspoondried oregano
2 tablespoonslemon juice
6 tablespoonsplain yoghurt
2 ½ tablespoonscooking oil
Rice
3 cupslong grain rice
4 teaspoonscurry powder
2 teaspoonsgaram masala
1 teaspoongarlic powder
½ teaspoonginger powder
½ teaspoonpaprika
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
Raita
1 cupplain yoghurt
1 teaspoonlemon juice
adjust to taste
1 tablespoonolive oil
½ teaspoongaram masala
¼ teaspoondried oregano
¼ teaspoondark brown sugar
½ teaspoonsalt
adjust to taste
½ teaspoonpepper
adjust to taste
15mlWater
Vegetables
Instructions
Step 1
This recipe calls for a rice cooker, if you don't have one I assume you know how to cook rice a different way (but also, please get a rice cooker it'll make life so much easier).
Chicken Marinade
Step 2
Slice your chicken, then transfer to a bowl.
boneless skinless chicken thighs8
Step 3
Onto the chicken, add your garam masala, chili powder, cinnamon, salt, garlic powder, ginger powder, oregano, lemon juice, and yoghurt.
garam masala2 tablespoons
chili powder2 tablespoons
cinnamon1 teaspoon
salt1 teaspoon
garlic powder½ teaspoon
ginger powder½ teaspoon
dried oregano½ teaspoon
lemon juice2 tablespoons
plain yoghurt6 tablespoons
Step 4
Mix until fully incorporated, then cover and marinade overnight (or till your patience is decimated).
Cooking Time
Step 5
Wash your rice, then add it to your rice cooker, along with curry powder, garam masala, garlic powder, ginger powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
long grain rice3 cups
curry powder4 teaspoons
garam masala2 teaspoons
garlic powder1 teaspoon
ginger powder½ teaspoon
paprika½ teaspoon
salt
pepper
Step 6
Mix everything till all your grains are coated, add some water, then start the rice cooker.
Step 7
Slice your onions and garlic, then transfer to an oiled up pan or skillet on medium-high heat.
red onions2
garlic cloves8
cooking oil2 tablespoons
Step 8
Once your onions become translucent, add a bit more oil, then add your chicken.
cooking oil2 ½ tablespoons
Step 9
Cook until your chicken has browned and is fully cooked, then set aside.
Raita
Step 10
In a bowl, combine your yoghurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garam masala, oregano, sugar, salt, pepper, and water. Mix till everything's combined.
plain yoghurt1 cup
lemon juice1 teaspoon
olive oil1 tablespoon
garam masala½ teaspoon
dried oregano¼ teaspoon
dark brown sugar¼ teaspoon
salt½ teaspoon
pepper½ teaspoon
Water15ml
Serving
Step 11
Place your rice as your base, followed by your chicken, then place a bit of your raita on the side, and enjoy!
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