Baked Chicken Biryani
Baked Chicken Biryani
5 from 1 vote
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Juicy tandoori chicken layered with fragrant basmati rice, caramelised onions, and saffron milk to create a smoky, aromatic biryani bursting with spice and texture.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories601kcal
Carbs62g
Fat29g
Saturates7g
Sugars3g
Protein22g
Fibre3g

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Chicken bone-in pieces
  • 200 g Yoghurt plain
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 2 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 2 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 2 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 400 g Basmati Rice soaked 30 minutes
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 3 Green Cardamoms
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick 5 cm
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 Onions thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 2 tbsp Fried Onions for garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander Leaves chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Mint Leaves chopped
  • 1 tsp Saffron Strands soaked in 3 tbsp warm milk

Instructions

  • Combine yoghurt, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, coriander, salt, and oil. Coat the chicken well and marinate for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 200°C. Bake or grill the marinated chicken for 20–25 minutes until charred and cooked through.
  • Boil water with bay leaves, cardamoms, cinnamon, and salt. Add soaked rice and cook until 80% done. Drain and set aside.
  • In a pot, heat oil and ghee. Fry onions until golden. Remove half for garnish.
  • Layer half the rice, then the cooked chicken, fried onions, mint, coriander, and saffron milk. Repeat layers.
  • Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 20 minutes. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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