chicken biryani for beginers

Easy Chicken Biryani Recipe for Beginners Easy Chicken Biryani Recipe for Beginners | One-Pot Indian Meal. Learn how to make flavorful and easy chicken biryani in under 1 hour. This one-pot biryani is perfect for beginners—authentic, aromatic, and delicious! Ingredients For Chicken Marinade: 500g chicken (bone-in or boneless) 1/2 cup yogurt 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chili powder 1/2 tsp garam masala Salt to taste For Rice: 1.5 cups basmati rice (washed and soaked 30 mins) 3 cups water 2 tbsp oil or ghee 1 bay leaf 4 cloves 2 green cardamoms 1 cinnamon stick 1 large onion (thinly sliced) Fresh coriander and mint leaves (optional) Instructions Step 1: Marinate Chicken In a bowl, mix chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor). Step 2: Fry Onions and Spices In a deep pot, heat oil or ghee. Add whole spices (bay leaf, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon). Add sliced onions and fry until golden brown. Step 3: Cook Chicken Add marinated chicken and cook on medium heat for 10–15 minutes until the chicken is 70% cooked and oil starts to separate. Step 4: Layer Rice Drain soaked rice and layer it evenly over the chicken. Pour 3 cups of water over the rice. Add a pinch of salt. Cover and cook on low heat for 20–25 minutes. Step 5: Garnish and Serve Once done, fluff rice gently. Garnish with chopped coriander and mint. Serve hot with raita or salad. FAQs Q: Can I use pre-cooked chicken? A: It’s best to marinate raw chicken for flavor, but you can use cooked chicken for a quicker version. Q: Can I make this recipe in a rice cooker? A: Yes! After frying the chicken and onions in a pan, transfer everything to a rice cooker with soaked rice and water. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: ~450 Protein: 25g Carbs: 50g Fat: 18g