Chicken Biryani Recipe – Easy & Restaurant-Style

Why You’ll Love It:

Craving flavorful, aromatic, and restaurant-style biryani at home? This easy homemade chicken biryani is packed with spices, juicy chicken, and fragrant basmati rice—perfect for a weekend feast!

Ingredients

For Marinating Chicken:
✅ 500g chicken (bone-in for extra flavor)
✅Half cup yogurt
✅ 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
✅ 1 tsp red chili powder
✅ Half tsp turmeric powder
✅ one tsp garam masala
✅ one tbsp lemon juice
✅ Salt to taste

For the Rice:

✅ 2 cups basmati rice (soaked for 30 mins)
✅ 4 cups water
✅ 2 bay leaves
✅ 3 cloves
✅ 2 green cardamoms
✅ 1-inch cinnamon stick
✅ 1 tsp salt

For Biryani Layers:

✅ 2 tbsp ghee
✅ 1 large onion, thinly sliced
✅ 1 large tomato, chopped
✅ ½ cup milk + pinch of saffron
✅ 1 tbsp chopped coriander & mint

Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
Mix chicken with yogurt, spices, and lemon juice. Marinate for(overnight for best results).

Step 2: Cook the Rice
Boil water with spices and salt.
Add soaked rice, cook until 70% done (firm inside). Drain and set aside.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
Heat ghee, sauté onions until golden.
Add tomatoes, cook until soft.
Add marinated chicken, cook for 10-12 minutes until tender.
Step 4: Layer & Cook Biryani
In a heavy-bottomed pot, add a layer of chicken, then rice.
Sprinkle saffron milk, fried onions, coriander, and mint.
Cover and cook on low heat (Dum method) for 20 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
🍛 Serve with raita, salad, or boiled eggs for an authentic touch!

🔥 Pro Tip: For extra aroma, place a burning coal in the pot for 2 minutes before serving.