Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

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A one-pot dish made with long grain basmati rice, chicken, fresh spices and herbs that is cooked over low heat for the most delectable flavors.

This recipe makes medium spicy Biryani. For extra spicy add jalapeno or add another teaspoon of garam masala to the chicken.

Prep Time

40 min

Cook Time

40 min

Total Time

1 1/3 hours

Serves

8

Servings

8

Instant Pot
Main Dish
Spicy
Comfort Food
Chicken
Dinner

Marinade

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons garam masala Add 3 teaspoon for spicier Biryani
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 pounds whole bone in chicken skinless, cut into 12 pieces (If using chicken thighs cut into 2 inch pieces)

Other Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons ghee divided
  • 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 cups extra long grain Basmati rice
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon saffron mixed in 1 tablespoon warm milk
  • 6 eggs hard boiled and shelled, optional
  • 1 jalapeno sliced into 8 wedges, optional for extra spicy

Raita

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped