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February 7, 2025 at 05:14 AM
Authentic Chicken Biryani 🍛✨
Aromatic, spiced, and full of bold flavors, this Chicken Biryani is a classic dish where tender chicken meets perfectly fluffy basmati rice. Every bite is a burst of warmth and fragrance!
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
• 1 lb (450g) chicken drumsticks or thighs
• ½ cup (120ml) yogurt
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 2 tsp ginger, minced
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp chili powder
• Salt, to taste
For the Rice:
• 2 cups (400g) basmati rice
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 cloves
• 2 cardamom pods
• 4 cups (1 liter) chicken broth or water
Instructions
1️⃣ Rinse the basmati rice under cold water and soak for 20 minutes to remove excess starch.
2️⃣ In a bowl, marinate the chicken with yogurt, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
3️⃣ Heat ghee in a large pot, then fry the sliced onions until golden brown. Remove half for garnishing.
4️⃣ Add bay leaves, cinna
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