One-pot chicken biryani

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PRESENTATION

The one-pot chicken biryani—really a game-changer—is a dish that fills your kitchen with rich aromas and bright colors. It's no wonder this Indian classic is a favorite at gatherings. Imagine big chunks of chicken, tender veggies, and a bunch of colorful spices all coming together in one pot. You know, this approach is perfect for anyone craving strong taste without much fuss. The rice absorbs all the spices, giving every bite a moist and satisfying kick. And what makes this easy chicken biryani recipe stand out? Its simplicity. No need to juggle multiple pots or worry about overcooking—just toss everything in and let it work its magic. Plus, the traditional Indian technique of slow cooking ensures the meat stays juicy while the rice achieves the perfect fluffy texture. This results in a dish with a beautiful mix of color and aroma.

If you love sharing food with friends, quick chicken biryani brings a touch of celebration to the table. Across India, people add their own twist to this dish with extras like boiled eggs, fried onions, or various veggies, but the core remains: chicken, rice and spices blending into something that feels both comforting and, to be honest, a bit special. Each spoonful has spiced bites of chicken, fragrant basmati rice, and a really really good mix of flavors. This simple chicken biryani is ideal for a casual dinner, an ethnic potluck, or whenever you crave something filling that doesn’t consume your entire day. And listen, pair it with cooling yogurt or a crunchy salad, and you're all set. The best part? Homemade chicken biryani using the one-pot method means less cleanup and more time to enjoy good company. With all those traditional biryani flavors coming from one pot, you get a dish that's comforting, rich, and packed with the kind of taste that gets people talking—super tasty—and coming back for seconds.

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INGREDIENTS
Chicken legs 4 - (about 700 g)
Basmati rice 1 ⅓ cup (250 g)
Flat beans 7 oz (200 g)
Garlic 3 cloves
Fresh chili pepper 1 - long
Fresh ginger 1.8 oz (50 g)
Red onions 7 oz (200 g)
Clarified butter 3 ½ tbsp (50 g)
Chicken broth 2.1 cups (500 g)
Raisins ⅓ cup (50 g)
Almond slices ½ cup (40 g)
Fine salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Powdered turmeric 1 spoonful
Powdered cumin 1 spoonful
Paprika 1 spoonful - strong
Coriander to taste
Preparation

How to prepare One-pot chicken biryani

To prepare the one-pot chicken biryani, first, prepare the Chicken broth. Then peel the onion and slice it 1. Wash the snow peas and cut them into pieces 2. Take the ginger, peel it, and cut it into small pieces 3; move on to the chili, remove the stem and cut it into pieces.

Place the ginger, chili, and garlic cloves 4 in a mixer with blades, and blend everything 5. Now take a pan, add the clarified butter and let it melt 6.

Add the chicken thighs 7, the freshly prepared mixture 8, the onions 9,

the cumin, paprika 10, and turmeric 11. Brown the thighs for about ten minutes, then add the flat beans 12

and a ladle of hot broth 13. Cover with a lid 14 and let it cook for about 5-10 minutes over medium heat. Then remove the lid, add the rice 15

and cover it with the broth 16. Add the raisins 17, stir and cover again with the lid 18.

Let it cook for another 10 minutes at most, until the rice is cooked and the broth is absorbed 19. At this point, add the sliced almonds and coriander leaves 20 before serving the one-pot chicken biryani 21.

Storage

We recommend consuming your one-pot chicken biryani immediately.

Tip

Choose the spices you love the most and make a yogurt and mint sauce to accompany this dish.

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