Classic Chicken Biryani

Layered chicken, fragrant rice and caramelised onions make this generous one-pot biryani perfect for sharing.

⏱️ Prep, Cook & Serve

Prep: 25 minutes | Cook: 50 minutes | Serves: 6

🧂 Ingredients

• 700g chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp Biryani Masala
• 200g natural yoghurt
• 300g basmati rice
• 2 onions, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 20g ginger, grated
• 500ml chicken stock
• 2 tbsp oil
• Coriander and raita, to serve

🔪 Method

1. Coat chicken with yoghurt and half the spice blend for 30 minutes.
2. Rinse rice and cook for 6 minutes, then drain.
3. Brown onions in oil; reserve half. Add garlic, ginger, remaining spice and chicken.
4. Layer over rice and stock, cover tightly and cook gently for 25 minutes.
5. Rest for 10 minutes, fluff and finish with reserved onions.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve with raita, fresh salad or warm flatbread, depending on the occasion.

💛 Why It Works

Biryani Masala builds layers of warm, aromatic flavour through the rice and main ingredients.

🍳 Cook’s Tip

Rest the cooked rice before fluffing so the grains stay light and separate.

🛒 Get the Blend

Make this recipe with our Biryani Masala | Aromatic Indian Rice Spice Blend.

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• Vegetable & Chickpea Biryani Lunchbox
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