❤️ Why You’ll Love Chicken Biryani (with beginner flavors)
Beginner-Friendly: This Chicken Biryani recipe is the perfect recipe for beginners – I’ve broken down the process into easy-to-follow steps and simplified the spice blend so you can create this impressive dish without feeling stressed. Flavourful: You won’t believe you made such a delicious dish – each bite will make your taste buds dance! Comforting: Nothing is as comforting as fragrant rice, tender chicken, and aromatic spices coming together in one warm dish.
🍲 Ingredients
Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs – Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are the flavor heroes of this Chicken Biryani recipe! They infuse the dish with a rich taste, and keeping the skin and bones on helps to keep the meat incredibly juicy and adds rich depths of flavor. Basmati rice – Basmati rice isn’t just delicious. It’s a complex carb with a lower glycemic index than regular white rice, meaning it’ll keep you feeling satisfied longer. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free and packed with essential nutrients like B vitamins and minerals, making it a tasty way to fuel your body.
👩🍳 How to Make Chicken Biryani (with beginner flavors)
🪄 Tips and Tricks
Always rinse your rice well before cooking. This important step removes excess starch, preventing your Biryani from turning into a gummy mess and ensuring each basmati grain stays perfectly fluffy and separate. This Chicken Biryani recipe for beginners freezes wonderfully. Double or triple the recipe and freeze some for quick weeknight meals.
🗒 Substitutions
Cooking is all about using what you have available in your kitchen. Here are some different variations you can do with this Chicken Biryani that are simple swaps even if you are a beginner:
If you don’t have bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs available, you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs or even chicken breasts in this Chicken Biryani—just keep an eye on the cooking time, as timing will vary depending on what you use. While basmati is the traditional star of Biryani, you can also use long-grain jasmine rice or brown basmati. Just remember, different rice types might need tweaks in cooking time and liquid. Roma tomatoes are best for this Biryani, but you can also use regular globe tomatoes or even ripe cherry tomatoes for a sweeter pop. In a pinch, you could even use canned diced tomatoes – just drain them well.
🗒 Best served with
Greek Tzatziki Sauce Fluffy Greek Pita Bread Recipe Honey Halloumi Kale Salad Maroulosalata aka my Mama’s Salad
👝 How to Store Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Want to freeze your Chicken Biryani? Let it cool completely, then pop it in freezer-safe containers or bags. It’ll keep for up to 3 months.
🤔 Common Questions
