Easy Chicken Biryani Recipe Ready in 45 Minutes | Beginner Friendly A simple, flavourful biryani anyone can cook at home.

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Ingredients (Part 1) Chicken: 500g, bone-in Rice: 2 cups basmati Onions: 2 sliced Tomato: 1 chopped Curd: ½ cup Oil + Ghee: 3 tbsp

Ingredients (Part 2) Spices: – Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp – Biryani masala – 2 tsp – Turmeric – ½ tsp – Red chilli – 1 tsp – Whole spices: bay leaf, cloves, cardamom Salt to taste.

Prep the Rice

01 Wash and soak basmati rice for 20 minutes. Boil until 70% cooked. Drain and keep aside. This prevents mushy biryani.

Make the Masala

02 Heat oil + ghee. Add whole spices → sauté onions until golden. Add ginger garlic paste, tomatoes, curd, and spices. Cook until oil separates.

Add Chicken

03 Add chicken pieces. Cook for 8–10 minutes until they turn soft and absorb the masala. Stir occasionally to avoid sticking.

Layering

04 In a pan: Layer 1: Chicken masala Layer 2: Half-cooked rice Top with fried onions, coriander, mint & 1 tsp ghee.

Dum Time

05 Cover tightly. Cook on low flame for 15 minutes . Let it rest 5 minutes before opening. This step gives aroma & flavour.

Final Result

Your Easy Chicken Biryani is ready! Soft chicken, fluffy rice, rich aroma — perfect for lunch or dinner. Serve with raita & onion salad.

Pro Tips (Indian Audience)

✓ Use long-grain basmati ✓ Add saffron milk for richer colour ✓ Don’t overmix after dum ✓ Fry onions well — it boosts flavour

Common Mistakes

✘ Overcooking rice → sticky biryani ✘ Too much water in masala ✘ High flame during dum ✘ Skipping whole spices