Chicken Biryani in the Instapot Pot

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Chicken Biryani in the Instapot

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Author Judy Doherty

Prep time

10 Min

Cook time

45 Min

Total time

55 Min

Chicken Biryani is a popular and flavorful Indian dish made with aromatic basmati rice, tender chicken, and a blend of spices. It's often cooked with layers of rice and marinated chicken, resulting in a delicious one-pot meal. Here's a recipe for making Chicken Biryani in the Instapot.

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Ingredients

Parboiled Rice

• 2 cups of jasmine rice
• 4 cups water to cover the rice
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp star anise
• 1 tsp cloves
• 2 orange slices (dried or fresh)

Marinated chicken

• 2 cups of nonfat yogurt, smooth or European style
• 1 lemon, cut in half, squeeze juice
• 1 tsp each: garam masala, ground coriander, turmeric, paprika
• pinch cayenne and chili powder
• 4 chicken thighs, cut in half

Browned Onions

• 2 onions, peel, cut in half, slice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Saffron pinch

Garnish

• sprig of cilantro
• lime cut in wedges

Instructions

1. Bring the water and seasonings to a boil. Add the rice and stir. Boil for 5-10 minutes, then drain in a colander and reserve. Rice is now parboiled.
2. Marinate the chicken thighs in the yogurt, spices, and lemon while you are getting everything ready. (You can also marinate overnight).
3. Slice the onion very thin. Heat the instapot using the Saute option on medium heat. Add the oil and onion and cook until brown. Cover partially with the lid. (If you seal the lid on saute you will get an error and if that happens just reset.)
4. Once the onion is brown, layer the chicken on top followed by the rice. Add some saffron on top. Add 1/4 cup water. Seal the instapot and cook for 30 minutes. When done pour the Biryani into a bowl.
5. Garnish with lime and cilantro. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

501

Fat

18 g

Sat. Fat

4 g

Carbs

62 g

Fiber

2 g

Net carbs

59 g

Sugar

8 g

Protein

22 g

Sodium

134 mg

Cholesterol

75 mg

Chicken Biryani in the Instapothttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCMlgfIEiHkUsing the saute method on the Instapot makes this dish easy in the home kitchen.https://i.imgur.com/3tnAHw0.jpeg

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