Name: Punjabi Chicken Biryani
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Punjabi Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 4 chicken thighs; 1 onion, sliced; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 green chilies, slit; 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tbsp red chili powder; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/4 cup chopped coriander; 1/2 cup water; 2 tbsp oil; 1/2 tsp saffron strands

Punjabi Chicken Biryani

A fragrant rice dish with marinated chicken, saffron, and spices.

60 minutes4 servings

Method

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, drain.
In a pan, heat oil, add cumin seeds, then onions, tomatoes, chilies, and ginger garlic paste.
Add turmeric, red chili powder, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in chicken, water, and cook for 10-15 minutes.
Add saffron, garam masala, and coriander, mix well.
Layer rice over chicken, cover, and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes.
Serve hot with raita or salad.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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