CHICKEN BIRYANI
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h32m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Remove and discard the skin from the chicken legs and breasts. Cut each leg into drumstick and thigh, and quarter the breasts.
- To prepare the marinade paste, peel and coarsely chop the garlic, ginger, and 3 onions. Place in a blender with the cloves, peppercorns, cardamom seeds, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, poppy seeds, mace, 1 teaspoon salt, and the lemon juice. Blend to a smooth paste. Turn into a large bowl, add the yogurt, and mix well.
- Dry Roasting: Spices are often dry-roasted before use. It is best to do this over medium heat in a preheated small, heavy, cast-iron frying pan. No oil is used; the spices are just stirred around in the pan with a wooden spatula until they brown lightly. Roasted spices develop a heightened, nutty aroma. They can be stored for several months in an airtight jar.
- Peel the 3 remaining onions, halve lengthwise, and slice finely. Heat the oil in a large heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. When hot, add the bay leaves and cardamom pods. Fry for 10 to 15 seconds. Add the sliced onions and fry, stirring, for about 10 minutes or until brown and crisp, but not burned. Remove with a slotted spoon, squeezing out as much oil as possible. Reserve the oil, cardamoms, and bay leaves. Add 2/3 of the fried onions to the marinade paste and mix well. Drain the rest on paper towels and set aside for garnishing.
- Pierce the chicken pieces with a fork and add to the bowl of marinade paste; mix well. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, turning the chicken occasionally.
- Transfer the chicken and marinade to a large heavy-based cooking pot or pan. Bring slowly to a boil, cover, lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Lift out the chicken pieces with a slotted spoon and place them in a 6-quart casserole dish; cover and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Crumble the saffron into the warm milk and set aside to soak.
- Boil the marinade paste, stirring, over a medium heat, until reduced to 9 to 10 tablespoons. Spoon the paste over the chicken. Cover again.
- Pour about 3 quarts water into a large cooking pot or flameproof casserole. Add 3 teaspoons of salt and bring to a boil. Add the rice, bring back to a boil, then simmer for precisely 5 minutes. Drain the rice in a colander, then place it on top of the chicken in the casserole.
- Pour the saffron-infused milk over the rice, streaking it with orange lines. Sprinkle the reserved cardamom, bay leaves, and oil over the rice (retaining 1 tablespoon oil, for frying the raisins, if using). Cover the casserole dish with foil, cut 2 inches wider than the rim of the dish. Now put the lid on and use the protruding foil edges to seal the dish as best you can by crinkling it and pushing it against the sides. Bake in the oven for 1 hour.
- To prepare the garnishes, if including raisins fry them briefly in the reserved oil. Lightly toast the almonds if you wish. Quarter the hard-cooked eggs lengthwise, or cut into slice.
- Spoon the rice and chicken onto a large warm platter. Sprinkle with the fried onions, raisins, almonds and hard-cooked eggs. Serve hot.
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Efia Sisterefia
[email protected]I made this chicken biryani for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The flavors were amazing, and the dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This chicken biryani recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The end result is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your guests. I highly recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]I've tried many chicken biryani recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. I love the fact that this recipe uses basmati rice, which gives the dish a unique flavor.
Okello Simon
[email protected]This chicken biryani recipe is a great way to spice up your weeknight dinner routine. The dish is easy to make and the flavors are incredible. I love the combination of spices and the tender chicken.
Ghullam Abbad
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved this chicken biryani recipe. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Annexnirmol Sen
[email protected]This chicken biryani recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The dish is easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the addition of yogurt and nuts, which give the dish a creamy and crunchy texture.
Harry Mulbah
[email protected]I've made this chicken biryani recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. I love the combination of spices that give this dish its unique flavor.
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[email protected]This chicken biryani recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's a bit time-consuming, but the end result is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to wow your friends and family.
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[email protected]I made this chicken biryani for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The flavors were amazing, and the dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Karl Pettit
[email protected]This chicken biryani recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was definitely worth it. The end result was a delicious and authentic biryani that tasted just like the ones I've had in India. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Junaid Shafique
[email protected]I've tried many chicken biryani recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is perfectly cooked and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves biryani.
Jaydin Hendricks
[email protected]This chicken biryani recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the end result is a flavorful and delicious dish. I especially love the combination of spices. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Nickesha Ferguson
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of biryani, but this chicken biryani recipe changed my mind. It was absolutely delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I made this chicken biryani for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The biryani was flavorful and fragrant, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.
Jasmine Perez
[email protected]This chicken biryani recipe was a hit! The flavors were incredible, and the chicken was so tender and juicy. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. Will definitely be making this again!