Last Updated on September 23, 2023 by Amanda P. Brown
Behold the beloved Pakistani Chicken Biryani, a culinary masterpiece that stands tall among the nation’s rice dishes. This flavorful delight combines fragrant basmati rice with marinated chicken, capturing the essence of Pakistan’s rich culinary heritage. Bursting with aromatic spices, it’s a cherished centerpiece at festive gatherings. Explore the recipe below and savor the essence of Pakistan’s diverse culinary heritage!
Pakistani chicken Biryani
Pakistani Chicken Biryani is one of the most brilliant and well-known Pakistani rice dishes. This culinary gem showcases fragrant basmati rice and marinated chicken. It traditionally embodies the nation’s rich flavors. Infused with aromatic spices, it delivers an exquisite taste. This dish is cherished at festive gatherings and reflects Pakistan’s diverse culinary heritage.
Type: Rice
Cuisine: Pakistani
Keywords: Pakistani chicken Biryani
Recipe Yield: 5-6
Calories: 1 cup (205g) = 292
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 - 1.5 hours
Total Time: 2 hours
Recipe Ingredients:
- Chicken: 1 to 1.5 lbs (450 to 680 grams), cut into pieces
- Basmati Rice: 2 cups
- Onions: 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- Spices (cumin, turmeric, coriander, garam masala): 1 teaspoon each
- Ginger: 1-inch piece, minced
- Garlic: 4-5 cloves, minced
- Yogurt: 1/2 cup
- Green Chilies: 2-3, slit
- Mint and Cilantro: A handful of each, chopped
Recipe Instructions:
Process: :
- Marinate chicken with yogurt, spices, ginger, and garlic.
- Parboil basmati rice until partially cooked.
- Parboil basmati rice until partially cooked.
- Sauté sliced onions until golden.
- Layer marinated chicken, partially cooked rice, slit green chilies, mint, cilantro, and fried onions.
- Drizzle saffron milk and ghee.
- Now, cook the chicken and rice by covering on a low setting until the chicken is tender. Your Pakistani Chicken Biryani is ready now.
How to Serve:
- How to serve: After combining, transfer the biryani to the plate and top with the onions, fries, cilantro, and mint. To balance the rich and spicy flavors of the biryani, you can enjoy a side of flavorful mint and yogurt-based “Raita,” with it.
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