Chicken Biriyani Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 cups water
2 tsp salt, divided
1/4 tsp saffron threads, crushed
1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs , cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/8 tsp ground red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped dry-roasted cashews
1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Directions:

Bring water, 1 teaspoon salt, and saffron to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rice and cinnamon stick to pan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Discard cinnamon stick.
Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove chicken from pan; cover and keep warm. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt to pan.
Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add curry and the next 5 ingredients (curry through serrano chiles); cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add yogurt, stirring with a whisk; cook 3 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring constantly. Add chicken and raisins; cook 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add rice; stir well to combine. Sprinkle evenly with cashews and cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	621.85 Kcal (2604 kJ)
Calories from fat	373.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.46g	64%
Cholesterol	79.67mg	27%
Sodium	874.76mg	36%
Potassium	472.06mg	10%
Total Carbs	51.99g	17%
Sugars	15.71g	63%
Dietary Fiber	2.73g	11%
Protein	13.48g	27%
Vitamin C	3mg	5%
Iron	24.9mg	138%
Calcium	76.3mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	176.86 Kcal (740 kJ)
Calories from fat	106.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.79g	64%
Cholesterol	22.66mg	27%
Sodium	248.78mg	36%
Potassium	134.26mg	10%
Total Carbs	14.79g	17%
Sugars	4.47g	63%
Dietary Fiber	0.78g	11%
Protein	3.83g	27%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	5%
Iron	7.1mg	138%
Calcium	21.7mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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