Chicken Biryani

Chicken Biryani is a delicious savory rice dish that's loaded with spicy marinated chicken, caramelized onions, and flavorful saffron rice.

Ingredients

for chicken

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 10 grams garlic (grated) 10 grams ginger (grated) 1 serrano chili peppers (to taste, minced) 5 grams mint (finely chopped) 10 grams cilantro (finely chopped 1 tablespoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 900 grams bone-in skin-on chicken thighs

for rice

• 6 cups water 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 5 pods green cardamom (smashed) 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 bay leaf 360 grams basmati rice (~2 cups)

for onions

• 2 tablespoon ghee 2 medium onions (sliced thin)

for Biryani

• 1 cup reserved boiling liquid (from rice) 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads cilantro (for garnish)

Steps

1. To marinate the chicken for the biryani, combine the vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, chili peppers, mint, cilantro, garam masala, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl and stir together. Add the chicken pieces and toss together making sure the chicken is thoroughly coated in the marinade. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
2. In a pot wide enough to hold the chicken in a single layer, add the ghee and onions and saute the onions until they are well caramelized (15-20 minutes). Transfer the caramelized onions to a bowl and set aside.
3. While the onions caramelize, prepare the rice by washing in a strainer under cold running water until the water runs clear.