Butter Chicken Biryani Delight Recipe

About this recipe

Butter Chicken Biryani Delight is the perfect blend of hearty comfort and flavorful richness. This Indian-inspired dish combines tender chicken thighs cooked in a spiced tomato-based sauce with fragrant basmati rice, creating a harmonious marriage of flavors. Fresh vegetables like chow chow and mooli radish add a refreshing balance to the bold spices, while the fresh coriander garnish ties everything together beautifully. This biryani is not just a feast for your taste buds but also packs 46g of protein to support muscle growth and 167g of carbohydrates for sustained energy. With its medium cooking difficulty and a prep time of under an hour, this biryani is ideal for busy professionals craving a satisfying yet nutritious lunch. Serve it hot with steamed vegetables for a complete meal that will keep you energized and satisfied throughout the day.

Ingredients

• 200 G Authentic Greek Yogurt
• 100G Tata Sampann Garam Masala Tata Sampann Garam Masala, 45g
• 100 G Trs Ground Cumin Jeera Powder
• 1 Bunch Coriander - Bunch
• 500G Tropical Sun Basmati Rice 500g
• 100G Heera Black Pepper Powder 100g
• - Fresh Asian Mooli Radish Daikon Exotic Vegetable
• - Fresh Asian Chayote / Chow Chow
• 240G Spice Kitchen Curry Blend Trio, 240G
• 140G Cirio Supercirio Tomato Puree 140G
• 400G Greenfield Himalayan Salt Fine 400G
• 250 Ml Trs Lemon Juice 250Ml
• 600G Shazans Chicken Thigh Fillets
• 1 Garlic Bulb - 1 Each
• 250G Butter Unsalted 250G
• 65G Natoora Root Ginger
• 500 ml Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500 Ml

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse 150 g basmati rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 20 minutes.
2. 2. Slice 400 g chicken thigh fillets into bite-sized pieces and marinate them with 100 g Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp garam masala, 1 tsp cumin powder, and 1 tbsp lemon juice for 15 minutes.
3. 3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 30 g butter in a pan, then saute 3 chopped garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger until fragrant.
4. 4. Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
5. 5. Stir in 2 tbsp tomato puree, 2 tsp curry blend and 100 ml water, cooking for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
6. 6. Drain the soaked rice, add it to a pot with 300 ml water and 1 tsp salt, cover and cook for 12-15 minutes until fluffy.
7. 7. Steam the chayote and mooli until tender, then toss with a little olive oil and black pepper.
8. 8. Combine the cooked chicken mixture with the fluffy rice and mix well.
9. 9. Garnish the biryani with freshly chopped coriander and serve alongside the steamed vegetables.

How to make Butter Chicken Biryani Delight

1. Soak and marinate. Rinse the basmati rice and soak it for 20 minutes. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and marinate them with garam masala, cumin powder and lemon juice for 15 minutes.
2. Cook the chicken. Sauté chopped garlic and grated ginger in olive oil and butter until fragrant, then add the chicken and cook until browned, tender and cooked through.
3. Add the sauce. Stir the tomato purée and curry spice blend into the browned chicken and keep cooking, stirring often, until the mixture thickens slightly into a rich sauce.
4. Cook the rice and vegetables. Cook the soaked rice with double its amount of water and salt until fluffy. Steam the chow chow and mooli until tender, then toss with olive oil and black pepper.
5. Combine and serve. Mix the chicken mixture through the fluffy rice, garnish the biryani with freshly chopped coriander and serve with the steamed vegetables.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Butter Chicken Biryani Delight take to make?

About 55 minutes: 20 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of cooking.

How can I make Butter Chicken Biryani Delight richer?

Stir a splash of cream or an extra knob of butter into the tomato and chicken mixture before combining it with the rice. A little melted butter drizzled over the finished biryani adds even more richness.

Why soak the basmati rice for biryani?

Soaking for 20 minutes lets the grains absorb water, so they cook evenly and stay long and separate instead of breaking.

Can I use chicken breast instead of thighs in butter chicken biryani?

Yes, but thighs stay more tender in the rich sauce. If using breast, cook it gently and do not let it simmer too long.

Is this butter chicken biryani vegetarian?

No, it is made with chicken thighs, so it is not vegetarian.