Chicken Biryani Recipe – The Most Loved and Searched Indian Dish

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 Published by: [Recipes By Ai]

Date: [07-06-2025]

Introduction

If there’s one dish that unites every Indian foodie regardless of region—it’s Biryani. And among all its royal versions, Chicken Biryani continues to be the most searched and cooked recipe across the country in 2024.

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With its rich aroma, vibrant spices, and melt-in-your-mouth chicken, this classic dish is not just a meal it’s a celebration in a pot! Whether it’s for a family get-together, a weekend indulgence, or a festival feast, Chicken Biryani always takes center stage.

Today, I’m sharing a simple, flavorful Chicken Biryani recipe that’s perfect for beginners and biryani-lovers alike.

📝 Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade:

  • 500g chicken (bone-in pieces preferred)

  • 1 cup thick yogurt

  • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

  • 1 tsp turmeric powder

  • 1 tsp red chili powder

  • Salt to taste

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For the Rice:

  • 2 cups basmati rice

  • Water for boiling

  • Salt to taste

  • 1 tsp ghee (optional, for fragrance)

For Cooking:

  • 2 medium onions (thinly sliced)

  • 2 medium tomatoes (chopped)

  • 4 tbsp oil or ghee

  • Whole spices: 4 cloves, 2 cardamom pods, 1 bay leaf, 1-inch cinnamon stick

  • 1 tsp garam masala

  • A handful of fresh mint leaves (chopped)

  • A handful of fresh coriander leaves (chopped)

  • A few strands of saffron soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight is even better for deeper flavor).

Step 2: Prepare the Rice

Wash the basmati rice thoroughly and soak for 30 minutes. Boil water in a pot, add salt and ghee, and cook rice until it’s 70% done. Drain the rice and set aside.

Step 3: Fry the Onions

In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil or ghee and fry sliced onions until golden brown. Remove half the onions and keep aside for garnishing.

Step 4: Cook the Chicken

Add whole spices to the remaining oil. After they release aroma, add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft. Add the marinated chicken and cook until it's 80% done. Add garam masala and stir well.

Step 5: Layering the Biryani

Reduce the flame. Spread half of the rice over the cooked chicken. Sprinkle some fried onions, mint, and coriander. Add the remaining rice and top with the rest of the garnishing ingredients. Drizzle saffron milk on top for a rich flavor and color.

Step 6: Dum Cooking

Cover the pot with a tight lid or seal it with dough to lock in the steam. Cook on very low flame for 20-25 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before opening.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with raita, boiled eggs, onion salad, or salan. The flavor-packed rice and tender chicken will surely make this dish the star of any table!

💡 Cooking Tips

  • Use good-quality basmati rice for that perfect long grain texture.

  • Don’t skip the fried onions—they’re key to the authentic biryani flavor.

  • Adjust spice levels to suit your preference.

🍴 Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 460 kcal

  • Protein: 26g

  • Carbohydrates: 45g

    • Sugars: 4g

    • Fiber: 2g

  • Fat: 20g

    • Saturated Fat: 5g

  • Cholesterol: 90mg

  • Sodium: 680mg

  • Potassium: 470mg

  • 🔍 Note: These values are approximate and may vary slightly based on specific brands of ingredients used.

📈 Why It’s Trending?

With its unbeatable taste and easy adaptability, Chicken Biryani continues to trend in Google searches across India. Whether it's street food, wedding menus, or homemade comfort food, biryani remains timeless and irresistible.

📝 Final Thoughts

Making biryani at home may seem intimidating, but with this easy step-by-step recipe, you can recreate restaurant-style magic right in your kitchen. Bookmark this post and try it this weekend—you won’t regret it!

📄 Disclaimer

Some of the content on Recipes By Ai is created using AI assistance (such as ChatGPT by OpenAI). While AI helps us generate creative and innovative recipes, each post is manually reviewed, formatted, and edited by a human to ensure it is accurate, easy to follow, and genuinely helpful for readers.

We do our best to test or verify the cooking process and ingredients before sharing them.

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