Name: Layered Spicy Chicken Biryani: A Flavorful Delight
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500 g chicken (bone-in or boneless); 4 tbsp yogurt; 3 tbsp biryani masala; 2 tsp cumin powder; 2 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp red chili powder; 2 medium tomatoes, blended; 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste; 1 tbsp lemon juice; Handful of fresh coriander, chopped; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 cup water; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and halved; 1 tsp garam masala (for gravy); Salt, to taste; 550 g basmati rice, parboiled (70–80% cooked); Lemon slices; Fried onions (plus reserved from cooking); Fresh coriander, chopped; Mint leaves; Green chilies, sliced; Yellow food color mixed with 2 tbsp warm milk

Description

This Layered Spicy Chicken Biryani is a fragrant, flavorful, and colorful rice dish featuring tender marinated chicken, aromatic basmati rice, crispy fried onions, and fresh herbs. Each bite bursts with perfectly balanced spices and traditional richness.

Ingredients

Scale

500 g chicken (bone-in or boneless)
4 tbsp yogurt
3 tbsp biryani masala
2 tsp cumin powder
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
2 medium tomatoes, blended
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 tbsp lemon juice
Handful of fresh coriander, chopped
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 tomato, chopped
1 cup water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and halved
1 tsp garam masala (for gravy)
Salt, to taste
550 g basmati rice, parboiled (70–80% cooked)
Lemon slices
Fried onions (plus reserved from cooking)
Fresh coriander, chopped
Mint leaves
Green chilies, sliced
Yellow food color mixed with 2 tbsp warm milk

Instructions

Fry onions in oil until golden and crisp, then set aside.
In a large bowl, marinate chicken with yogurt, biryani masala, cumin, coriander, salt, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, blended tomatoes, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, and fresh coriander. Rest for at least 1 hour or overnight.
In the same pan, add the marinated chicken and cook until oil separates. Add chopped tomato, water, and halved potatoes. Simmer until the chicken is tender and the gravy thickens.
Layer half of the parboiled rice in a large pot, then add half the chicken gravy. Top with fried onions, mint, coriander, lemon slices, and green chilies. Repeat with remaining rice and toppings.
Drizzle yellow food color mixed with milk on top, cover tightly, and cook on low heat for 20–25 minutes to steam (“dum”).
Once done, gently fluff the biryani with a fork and serve hot with raita or salad.

Notes

Prep Time: 60 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 560
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 70g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Layered Spicy Chicken Biryani, Chicken Biryani, Indian Biryani, Spicy Biryani