Chicken Biryani with Raisin Garnish

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Aromatic chicken biryani with fragrant basmati rice, caramelized onions, and sweet raisins for a balanced, restaurant-quality meal. This Pakistani-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, plain yogurt, ginger paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 510 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 35 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 Pakistani cuisine 510 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix 1.5 pounds chicken thighs with 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon ginger paste, 1 tablespoon garlic paste, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon coriander. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 2 large thinly sliced onions and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5 minutes until browned. Stir in 1 cup basmati rice, 1/4 cup golden raisins, and 1/4 cup slivered almonds.
  4. Step 4: Pour 1/2 cup vegetable broth and 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads (soaked in 2 tablespoons warm milk) into the pot. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Step 5: Cover tightly with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
  6. Step 6: Let rest for 10 minutes, then fluff rice with a fork. Garnish with extra raisins and almonds before serving.

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