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Chicken Biryani Recipe – Royal Taste in Every Layered Bite
Chicken Biryani isn’t just food—it’s an emotion for millions
of people. Whether it’s a festival, family gathering, or a Sunday feast, biryani
holds a royal place on the dining table. The magic of perfectly cooked
chicken, aromatic basmati rice, and whole spices makes it a dish you just can’t
resist.
In this post, we bring you an easy yet traditional Chicken
Biryani recipe that will fill your kitchen with irresistible aroma and your
heart with joy.
Ingredients You'll Need
For the rice:
- 2
cups basmati rice (washed and soaked for 30 minutes)
- 1
bay leaf, 2-3 cloves, 2 green cardamoms
- Salt
to taste
For the chicken marinade:
- 500g
chicken (bone-in or boneless)
- 1/2
cup thick curd/yogurt
- 1
tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1
tsp red chili powder
- 1/2
tsp turmeric powder
- 1
tsp garam masala
- Salt
to taste
- Juice
of half a lemon
- Fresh
coriander and mint leaves (chopped)
For biryani masala:
- 2
medium onions (thinly sliced and fried till golden)
- 2
tbsp oil or ghee
- A
few saffron strands soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk (optional)
Step-by-Step Cooking Method
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
Mix chicken with all marinade ingredients. Keep aside for at least 1 hour
(overnight for best flavor).
Step 2: Cook the Rice
Boil water with whole spices and salt. Add soaked rice and cook till 80% done.
Drain and keep aside.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
In a heavy-bottom pan, heat oil or ghee. Add marinated chicken and cook on
medium flame till the meat is tender and the oil separates.
Step 4: Layer the Biryani
In a deep pan, spread half the cooked chicken. Add a layer of half the rice.
Sprinkle fried onions, coriander, mint, and a little saffron milk. Repeat the
layers.
Step 5: Dum (Steam) Cooking
Cover tightly with a lid or foil and place on low flame for 15–20 minutes. Let
it rest for another 10 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with:
- Raita
(yogurt mixed with onion, tomato, or cucumber)
- Green
chutney
- Boiled
egg or salad
- Mirchi
ka salan (spicy chili gravy)
Homemade Chicken Biryani brings together flavor,
aroma, and tradition in every bite. It might look like a long process, but once
you taste it, you’ll realize—it’s worth every second. A perfect balance of
spice, softness, and aroma, this biryani will become your family favorite in no
time.
Try this recipe once, and it’ll turn into a weekly ritual!
