Spiced Chicken Tikka Biryani Recipe

About this recipe

A fragrant biryani combining tender chicken tikka pieces with spiced basmati rice, perfect for a hearty dinner.

Ingredients

• - Chicken Breakfast Sausages
• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• 125 ml Flavoured Yogurt Drink - Mango
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Red Chilli
• 45 g Garam Masala
• 100 g Jeera
• - Bay Leaf
• - Green Cardamom Powder
• 50 g Cloves
• 75 G Cinnamon Stick/ Dal Chini 75 Grams
• - Spearmint Leaves | Dried & Fragrant | For Teas, Detox Water & Spice Blends | Natural & Refreshing
• 100 g Coriander Leaves
• 500 g Onion
• - Tomato Ketchup
• 100 g Salt
• 1pc Watermelon

Instructions

1. 1. Wash and soak the basmati rice in water for 20 minutes, then drain and set aside.
2. 2. Marinate the chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder, and garam masala for 20 minutes.
3. 3. Heat oil in a pan and sauté cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves until aromatic.
4. 4. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, then add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
5. 5. Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until the chicken is tender and fully coated in spices.
6. 6. In a separate pot, boil water with a pinch of salt and cook the soaked rice until 70% done, then drain.
7. 7. Layer the partially cooked rice over the chicken mixture and sprinkle mint and coriander leaves on top.
8. 8. Cover the pot with a tight lid and cook on low heat for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
9. 9. Remove from heat and let the biryani rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. 10. Fluff the biryani gently with a fork and garnish with additional coriander leaves before serving.