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Chicken Biryani

Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8
Estimated Cost: 10
Calories: Calories: 480 per serving Protein: 28g Carbs: 52g Fat: 18g
Description

This authentic chicken biryani recipe is packed with bold spices, tender chicken, and fragrant basmati rice. Made using the traditional Pakistani Dum biryani method, this step by step recipe guarantees restaurant style taste at home. Perfect for family dinners, Eid, Ramadan, and special occasions, this biryani is easy to follow and beginner-friendly while delivering rich, classic flavors.

Ingredients for Chicken Biryani For Chicken Masala
  • 1 kg 1 kg chicken (bone-in)
  • ¾ cup yogurt (whisked)
  • 3 Medium Thinly sliced Onions
  • 3 full size tomatoes (chopped)
  • 3 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
  • ½ Cup Cooking oil or ghee
  • 2 Green Green chilies (slit)
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 Tsp Red chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp Coriander powder
  • 1 Tsp Garam masala powder
  • 1 Tbsp Biryani masala
  • 3 Tbsp Salt to taste
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh coriander & mint leaves
    • For Rice
  • 4 Cups Basmati rice ((soaked 30 minutes))
  • 8–10 Cups Water
  • 2 Leaves bay leaves
  • 4 Green cardamoms
  • 1 black cardamom
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 1 Tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 Tsp Salt to taste
    • For Dum
  • ½ Cup Milk
  • 1 Pinch of Saffron or food color
  • 2 Tsp Ghee
Step-by-Step Chicken Biryani Recipe
    Prepare the Chicken Masala
  1. 1
    Prepare the Chicken Masala

    Heat oil or ghee in a large pot. Add sliced onions and fry until golden brown. Remove half for layering. Add ginger garlic paste and sauté until fragrant. Add chicken and cook until color changes. Mix in yogurt, tomatoes, spices, green chilies, mint, and coriander. Cook until oil separates and chicken is tender.

    Chicken biryani is not just a dish—it’s an emotion across Pakistan and South Asia. This authentic Pakistani chicken biryani recipe brings you perfectly cooked basmati rice, juicy spiced chicken, and the unmistakable aroma of traditional dum biryani. Whether you’re cooking for family, Eid, Ramadan, or a special weekend meal, this step-by-step recipe guarantees restaurant-style chicken biryani at home.
  2. 2
    Cook the Rice

    Boil water with whole spices and salt. Add soaked rice and cook until 70% done. Drain immediately to prevent overcooking.

  3. 3
    Layer the Biryani

    Spread half the rice over chicken masala. Sprinkle fried onions, herbs, saffron milk, and ghee. Add remaining rice and repeat toppings.

  4. 4
    Dum Cooking

    Cover tightly and cook on low flame for 15–20 minutes. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Note

Tips for Perfect Chicken Biryani

  • Always use long-grain basmati rice
  • Do not overcook rice before dum
  • Bone-in chicken gives best flavor
  • Seal the pot well to trap steam

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot chicken biryani with:

  • Raita
  • Kachumber salad
  • Lemon wedges
  • Cold soft drinks or lassi

Storage & Reheating

Store biryani in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Reheat on low heat with a splash of water or steam.

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