Healthy Chicken Biryani
This Healthy Chicken Biryani is an Indian staple in many regions of India. This dish is a one pot meal with plenty of great Indian spices mixed into it.
Servings 8 people
Ingredients
Chicken & Marinade
- 1 Cup Plain Fat-Free Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 Tbsp Ginger Paste
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tsp Turmeric
- 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 Tsp Garam Masala
- 1 Tsp Sea Salt
- 2 1/2 Lbs Chicken Thighs
Biryani Masala
- 2 Whole Serrano or Jalapenos chopped
- 5 Cloves Garlic chopped
- 1/2 Whole Medium Red Onion quartered
- 1 Bunch Cilantro
- 1 Small Bunch Mint Leaves
- 1 Tbsp Canola Oil
- 1 Inch Fresh Ginger
Onion Mixture
- 3 Whole Red Onions sliced
- 1 Whole Bay Leaf
- 4 Whole Cardamon Pods
- 1 Whole Cinnamon Stick
- 3 3/4 Cups Water
- 1/2 Whole Lemon juice
Brown Basmati rice
- 2 Cups Brown Basmati Rice
Instructions
Chicken & Marinade
- Combine the marinade ingredients in bowl and liberally coat the chicken. Cover in a bowl and let marinade for 2 - 3 hours. Spread out on a baking tray and bake in a 325 degree oven for 20 minutes. Let cool a little and cut into cubes.
Brown Basmati Rice
- Cook the rice according to the bag/box instructions.
Biryani Masala
- Add all the ingredients to a blender. Blend to a puree and set aside.
Red Onions
- Add the oil to a Dutch oven and add the onion ingredients. Cook the onions down. Remove the bay leaf and cardamon pods, and next, add biryani masala. Mix well and let simmer for 5 minutes or so. Add the water and the rice and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes until the rice is tender. Add the chicken and lemon and simmer for a few more minutes. Serve and enjoy!