Authentic Chicken Biryani Recipe: A Step-by-Step Guide to Perfection
If there’s one dish that truly captures the essence of South Asian cuisine, it’s chicken biryani. Fragrant, spicy, and packed with flavor, biryani is more than just a meal — it’s a celebration in every bite. At Super Tasty Food, we believe everyone should experience this royal dish the right way. Here’s your step-by-step guide to making authentic chicken biryani at home, just like we do in our kitchen.
🍗 What Is Chicken Biryani?
Chicken biryani is a layered rice dish made with aromatic basmati rice, spiced chicken, fried onions, and fresh herbs. It’s slow-cooked (dum style) to allow all the flavors to blend together beautifully.
🧄 Ingredients You’ll Need
For Marinating Chicken:
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1 kg chicken (bone-in pieces)
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1 cup yogurt
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2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
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1 tbsp red chili powder
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1 tsp turmeric powder
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1 tsp garam masala
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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Salt to taste
For the Rice:
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3 cups basmati rice (soaked for 30 mins)
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4–5 cloves
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2 bay leaves
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4–5 green cardamoms
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1 stick cinnamon
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Salt to taste
For Assembly:
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2 onions (thinly sliced and fried until golden brown)
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Fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
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Mint leaves
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¼ cup milk + a few strands of saffron
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2 tbsp ghee or butter
🔪 Step-by-Step Cooking Method
1. Marinate the Chicken (Important!)
In a large bowl, mix the chicken with yogurt, spices, and lemon juice. Cover and let it marinate for at least 2–3 hours (overnight for best flavor).
2. Cook the Rice
Boil water with whole spices and salt. Add soaked rice and parboil (70% cooked). Drain and set aside.
3. Cook the Chicken
In a heavy pot, heat some oil or ghee. Add marinated chicken and cook on medium-high until the chicken is tender and the oil starts to separate. This takes about 15–20 minutes.
4. Layering (The Dum Process)
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In a large pot or handi, layer half of the cooked rice.
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Add the chicken mixture on top.
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Add fried onions, coriander, mint, saffron milk, and a drizzle of ghee.
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Layer the remaining rice on top and repeat the garnish.
5. Seal and Cook (Dum)
Cover tightly with a lid or seal with dough. Cook on low flame for 20–25 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before opening.
🌿 Pro Tips for Perfect Biryani
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Use aged basmati rice for long, fluffy grains.
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Fry onions slowly on medium heat for a deep golden color.
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Don’t overcook the rice — parboiled rice finishes cooking during dum.
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Don’t skip the saffron milk — it adds both color and aroma.
🥗 Serve It Right
Pair your chicken biryani with:
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Raita (yogurt dip)
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Mint chutney
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Salad or pickled onions
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A chilled drink like lassi or soda
📌 Why This Is the Best Chicken Biryani Recipe
This recipe blends traditional spices, slow-cooked chicken, and the art of layering to give you biryani just like the kind served at Super Tasty Food. It’s not just food — it’s an experience.
Whether you’re cooking for a party or craving something rich and comforting at home, this authentic chicken biryani recipe never disappoints.
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