Spiced Chicken Biryani with Saffron Rice

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A fragrant one-pot dish featuring tender chicken, saff, and a blend of aromatic spices. This Indian recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs basmati rice, chicken thighs, large onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, 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: 30 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse rice and soak for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a large pot, heat ghee over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, and garam masala. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1/2 cup water, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is tender.
  6. Step 6: In a separate pot, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add rice and cook for 15 minutes, then drain.
  7. Step 7: In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, milk, and saffron milk. Mix well.
  8. Step 8: Layer the rice in a large pot, then add the chicken mixture, and pour the yogurt-milk mixture over it. Mix gently.
  9. Step 9: Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with raisins, almonds, and cilantro. Serve hot.

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