Chicken Biryani

Biryanis are a category of rice dishes introduced to India by the Muslim Mughal or Mogul Empire. Variations of biryani abound. Chicken biryani is a signature entrée. Aromatic and tasty one-pot meals, biryanis are similar to pilau. Typically, however, biryani is served as a main dish while pilau is more commonly served as a side. Recipe Servings: Serves 4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Kosher

Halal

Ingredients

2 cups (300g) basmati rice
2 Tbsp (25g) butter
1 large onion, finely sliced
1 bay leaf
3 cardamom pods
Small cinnamon stick
1 tsp (3 g) turmeric
4 skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
4 Tbsp (60 ml) curry paste
2/3 cups (85 g) raisins
3 cups (750 ml) chicken stock
Chopped coriander and toasted flaked almonds to serve

Directions

Clean rice by soaking in warm water, then rinsing in cold water.
In a medium sauce pan melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, bay leaf, turmeric, cardamom, and cinnamon and cook for 10 minutes.
Add chicken and curry paste and cook for 10 minutes.
Add rice and raisins to the pan. Pour the stock into the pan and stir to combine.
Cover the pan and bring liquid to a hard boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Turn off heat and leave for 10 minutes. Serve hot.