Chicken Biryani Recipe
This is a great Indian dish that I adapted from Cooking Light recipe. They recommend raisins which I leave out. I've also changed the proportions a bit. Our kids universally love this, despite the exotic spices. I generally serve with my Cucumber and Tomato Salad on the side.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp canola oil
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts) cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 cups onion chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 2 tsp minced fresh ginger
- 3 tsp garam masala (bought in a jar in the spice rack at Lucky's--our local grocery store)
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chopped plum tomatoes (about 4 tomatoes)
- 2 cups basmati rice (uncooked)
- 2 14oz cans chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 8 lime wedges
Directions
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and saute 3 min. Add onion and jalapeno, saute 3 min. Add ginger, garam masala, cumin, salt, and garlic, saute 1 min.
- Add tomato, rice, and broth, bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce to gentle simmer. Cook approx 15 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in cilantro and serve with sliced almonds and lime wedges.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 530g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 438 | |
| Calories from Fat 67 | 15% |
| Total Fat 7.65g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 1.35g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium 500mg | 21% |
| Potassium 855mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 68.79g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.4g | 21% |
| Sugars 6.59g | 4% |
| Protein 25.75g | 41% |
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February 2, 2009
This is a simple and delicious recipe. I like it as well or better than the biryanis I've had in many Indian restaurants. If you like a powerful kick, just add more jalapeno!I've cooked/tasted this recipe!This is a variation
