Easy Bachelor Chicken Biryani

Ingredients

For Chicken Masala:
Oil – 8–9 tablespoons
Cloves – 5
Cardamom – 5
Cinnamon – 3 pieces
Bay leaves – 3
Large onion – 1, sliced
Salt – to taste
Turmeric powder – 1 teaspoon
Green chilies – 8
Ginger-garlic paste – 1½ tablespoons
Tomatoes – 3½, chopped
Red Chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
Garam masala – 2 teaspoons
Mint leaves – as needed
Coriander leaves – as needed
Chicken – 400 g
For Biryani Rice:
Basmati rice – 2 cups, washed and soaked
Cardamom – 4
Cloves – 5
Cinnamon – 2 pieces
Salt – to taste
Oil – 2 tablespoons
For Dum and Garnishing:
Ghee – 2 tablespoons
Yellow food color – as needed
Mint leaves – as needed
Coriander leaves – as needed
Lemon juice – from ½ lemon

Difficulty : Easy

Serves : 4

Enjoy this delicious and flavorful Easy Bachelor Chicken Biryani, made with tender chicken, aromatic basmati rice, fresh herbs, and a blend of fragrant spices. This simple, homemade biryani is perfect for bachelors, beginners, and anyone looking for a tasty meal without complicated steps. Layer the chicken masala with partially cooked rice, add ghee and fresh herbs, and let it cook on dum for a rich aroma and wonderful flavour. Try this easy chicken biryani recipe and enjoy a delicious homemade meal with Fresh Byte Kitchen! ❤️

Cooking Steps

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1.Prepare the Chicken Masala:
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Heat 8–9 tablespoons of oil in a large pot.
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Add cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and bay leaves.
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Add the sliced onion, salt, turmeric powder and green chilies. Sauté for just about 1 minute. Do not let the onions cook completely or turn brown.
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Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
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Add the chopped tomatoes and mix well.
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Add mint leaves, coriander leaves, red Chilli powder and garam masala. Mix everything well.
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Add the chicken and mix well.
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Cook on high flame for a few minutes, then reduce to low flame and cook until the chicken is tender and the masala is well cooked.
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2. Prepare the Biryani Rice
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In a separate pot, add enough water to cook the rice.
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Add cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, salt to taste and 2 tablespoons of oil.
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Bring the water to a boil.
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Add the washed and soaked basmati rice.
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Cook until the rice is about 70–80% cooked, as it will finish cooking during Dum.
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Drain the rice and keep it aside.
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3.Layer the Biryani
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Once the chicken masala is ready, spread it evenly in the pot.
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Add the partially cooked rice over the chicken masala and spread it evenly.
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Sprinkle yellow food color over the rice.
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Add mint leaves and coriander leaves.
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Drizzle 2 tablespoons of ghee over the rice.
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Add the juice of ½ lemon.
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4.Give Dum
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Cover the pot tightly with a lid.
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Cook on low flame until the rice is completely cooked and the flavors are well combined.
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Turn off the heat and let the biryani rest for a few minutes.
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5.Serving
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Finally, serve this delicious Bachelor Chicken Biryani hot and enjoy!