Biryani
Super simple and seriously scrummy, this iconic chicken biryani recipe is a perfect option for a hearty main course.
Ingredients
Method
This SimplyCook recipe takes just 20 minutes to cook, saving you precious time in the kitchen. SimplyCook have sourced quality ingredients to make this money-saving meal the perfect alternative to costly recipe book equivalents.
1. Bring 450ml of water to the boil in a saucepan. Add the chicken stock and stir to combine. Keep warm.
2. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a heavy based pan and bring the pan up to high heat. Add the onion and chicken balti paste and fry for 2 minutes. Then add the chicken and the biryani spice blend and fry for another 2 minutes.
3. Add the rice, sultanas and peas, stirring everything together well. Then add the chicken stock, stir, cover with a lid and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a minimum and cook for 10-15 minutes. Cooking time varies across different hobs. Turn the heat off and leave covered for 5 minutes.
4. Remove the lid and stir through the optional coriander. Serve with the almonds sprinkled on top.
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This chicken biryani dish is the ultimate one-pot wonder!
Our chicken biryani recipe transforms simple store cupboard ingredients into a fragrant feast. Tender chicken breasts are simmered in a rich blend of chicken balti paste, biryani spices and stock, then layered with fluffy basmati rice, sweet sultanas, and pops of green peas for a twist on tradition.
Toasted almond flakes add a golden nutty crunch which takes this chicken biryani dish from everyday to extraordinary. Serve your biryani with a cooling side of cucumber raita or a crisp salad for the ultimate Indian-inspired meal. Fakeaway your takeaway for an iconic dish that’s easy to make at home!
For a fun twist, try swapping in lamb or prawns, or add a sprinkle of fresh coriander just before serving. However you serve it, this chicken and biryani recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for a weeknight meal or a feast for friends and family - proof that a little spice goes a long way!
Our chicken biryani recipe is a true classic, and if you’re looking for more Indian icons, how about a sensational saag paneer, a luscious lamb rogan josh, or Michelin maestro Tom Kerridge’s butter chicken curry.
