CHICKEN PULAO RECIPE BY TASTY

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You've heard of chicken biryani, but chicken pulao? That's right, it's a thing after all! Fragrant rice, pungent veggies, and an aromatic chicken - you can't really ask for more in an ideal chicken rice (at least, WE don't think so). With this chicken pulao, you really don't have to, either. It's the epitome of comfort in 30 minutes or less. (This Chicken Pulao was 1 of 3 winners in our latest recipe challenge. Find more of our community recipes here.)

Provided by Priyanka Talari

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 lb bone-in chicken
2 cups basmati rice, washed, rinsed, and soaked in water, for 30 minutes
3 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 bay leaves
4 cloves
4 cardamom pods
1 stick cinnamon
6 cashews
¼ cup red onion, sliced
2 green chiles, optional
1 sprig curry leaf, optional
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
salt, to taste
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
5 mint leaves
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 tablespoons red chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pot. To this, add bay leaves, cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon. Sauté until fragrant.
  • Add cashews and sauté until light golden brown.
  • Next, add onion slices, green chilies, curry leaves, salt and turmeric and fry on medium heat until onions turn golden brown.
  • Add minced garlic and minced ginger. Fry until the raw smell goes off.
  • Add chicken and mix well. Cover and cook on medium-low flame until chicken is almost cooked through.
  • Then add cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, mint and cilantro. Mix well.
  • Add water and mix well. Adjust the seasoning as needed. Once water is boiling, add soaked rice and gently stir to combine.
  • Cook on high flame for 6 to 8 min. Then, cover and cook on low flame until all the water evaporates and the rice is cooked through, stirring gently.
  • Serve hot with cucumber or onion raita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 1 gram

Emaara Jayamanthri
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This chicken pulao recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The dish is very easy to make, and it's a great way to get a delicious and healthy meal on the table quickly.


Rajdip Sharma
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I made this chicken pulao recipe with brown rice instead of white rice. The dish was still very good, and it's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table quickly.


Md Saddim
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This chicken pulao recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. The dish is very easy to make, and it's a great way to get a delicious meal on the table quickly.


Jydi Scheepers
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I made this chicken pulao recipe in my Instant Pot, and it turned out great! The dish was cooked perfectly, and it was very easy to make. I will definitely be making this dish again in my Instant Pot.


Ansar Zulfiqar
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this chicken pulao recipe with tofu instead of chicken. The dish was still very good, and it's a great way to get a delicious vegetarian meal on the table quickly.


Tatiana Gal√°n
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This chicken pulao recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The dish is very easy to make, and it's a great way to get a delicious meal on the table quickly.


Cnthia Mucavela
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I made this chicken pulao for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavors, and the dish was very easy to make. I will definitely be making this dish again for future parties.


Qadir Rasheed
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This chicken pulao recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again, but I would use less chili pepper next time.


Tahir Zia
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken pulao, but this recipe was really good! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


husayin Ahmed
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This is the best chicken pulao recipe I have ever tried! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the rice is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


M Rashid Shah
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I made this chicken pulao for my family last night, and they loved it! The flavors were incredible, and the dish was very easy to make.


Daniel Akinyele
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This chicken pulao recipe was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.