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A tasty dish made up of chicken, onions and rice.
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Layered Chicken Biryani

This Layered Chicken Biryani recipe presents a flavorful authentic bite of one of India's most popular meals!
Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time1 hour 58 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: basmati rice, chicken and rice, chicken biryani, indian biryani, layered chicken biryani
Servings: 14 servings
Author: Lama

Ingredients

Curry Mix

  • ½ cup mild curry powder
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • ½ tbsp. coriander

Instructions

  • In a large pot, add 4 cups of vegetable oil and fry the thinly sliced/winged onions on high heat until golden in color. Transfer to a tray lined with paper towel to soak up the oil.
  • Using the same oil, fry the cubed chicken for about 5-7 minutes or until cooked. Remove and transfer to a bowl lined with paper towel cover once cooled and set aside.
  • Fry the cubed potatoes in the same oil until golden. Remov eand place in a bowl lined with paper towel as well. Repeat the same process with the mushrooms and place in a line bowl.  
  • Wash the basmati rise, then soak in warm water and a pinch of salt for about 10-15 minutes.
  • Mix the spices of curry, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and coriander. Add about 1 tbsp. of the spice onto the chicken, 1 tbsp. onto the potatoes, 1 tsp. onto mushrooms, and 1 tbsp. onto the onions. Gently mix with your hand or spoon.  Sprinkle a little salt to each item for flavor.
  • Boil eggs for 8-9 minutes. Peel the eggs, then dry them with a paper towel. Roll them into 2 tbsp. worth of seasoning, and mix until well coated.

For The Rice

  • In a medium pot, add ¼ cup of olive oil (or vegetable oil), drain the rice, and add it into the pot with 5 cups of water, 4 bouillon cubes, 4 heaping tbsp. of the curry spice mix. 
  • Taste the broth and add salt to your liking. Allow the rice to come to a boil for one minute, then cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until rice is done.
  • Allow the rice to cool for 10 minutes, then begin to layer.
  • In a large serving platter, add the rice and spread all over the platter. Top with a layer of the cubed chicken, then a layer of potatoes, a layer of mushrooms, then garnish all around with the onions. Top with the halved boiled eggs all over.

Notes

Tips for The Best Layered Chicken Biryani
  1. For extra flavors, marinate the chicken in a mix of yogurt and Biryani spices. Leave them for as long as you can (preferably overnight in the fridge).
  2. If you want to add extra moisture to your dish, then indulge in some ghee or butter, milk, meat stock, or rose water.
  3. Increase the Biryani spice quantity according to your preferences. If you feel like it needs an extra spicy kick, then go for it!

Nutrition

Calories: 908kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 71g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 37g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 654mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 298IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 4mg