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Ramadan Recipes: Chicken Biryani

Discover nutritious Iftar and Suhoor recipes and prepare easy-to-make dishes for your Ramazan feast.

  • Publish date: Friday، 05 January 2024
Ramadan Recipes: Chicken Biryani

Chicken Biryani is a delightful and flavorful dish that holds a special place on Ramadan tables worldwide. This aromatic recipe, perfect for the holy month of Ramazan, combines tender chicken pieces, fragrant basmati rice, and a blend of spices that create a symphony of tastes. The layers of marinated chicken and perfectly cooked rice, infused with spices like cumin and cardamom, make Chicken Biryani a cherished tradition during the season of Ramadan. Elevate your iftar with this mouthwatering dish, bringing families together to savor the essence of Ramazan with every aromatic bite.

  • Ingredients

    • 30 Minutes
    • 4 Serving
    • 851 Calories

Chicken Biryani

2 cups basmati rice, soaked
1 to 1 ½ pounds chicken breast, cubed
1 tablespoon garlic, grated
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon coriander
½ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt, divided
½ cup plain yogurt
¾ cup water, divided
¼ teaspoon saffron
4 tablespoons oil, divided
2 large yellow onions, finely sliced (about 6 cups)
3 cinnamon sticks
3 bay leaves
3 cups boiling water

  • Method & Directions

    • 30 Minutes
  1. Prepare Rice and Marinate Chicken
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Soak the rice in water for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Combine the chicken, spices, yogurt, and water in a bowl. Marinate for 20 minutes or longer.
  2. Infuse Saffron and Sauté Onions
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Create saffron water using saffron and water. In a pot with oil, sauté onions until golden brown. Set aside half of the onions for later.
  3. Cook Chicken and Rice Separately
    تم نسخ الرابط
    In the same pot, cook the marinated chicken. Then, in a separate skillet, par-cook the rice with spices and boiling water for 5 minutes.
  4. Combine and Simmer
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Layer the partially cooked rice over the chicken, drizzle with saffron water, and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes on low heat.
  5. Garnish and Serve
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Top the biryani with reserved caramelized onions and cilantro. Optionally, add toasted almonds, raisins, and yogurt before serving.

  • Nutrition Facts

Calories 851

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