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Cranberry Chicken Biryani

At a Glance

Prep
60 minutes
Cook
60 minutes
Total
1 hr 35 min
Yield
8.00 serving(s)

Categories

  • Main

Cuisine

  • Indian

Cooking Method

  • stew

Difficulty

  • Medium

Dietary

  • Non-Vegetarian

Allergens

  • Possible Milk — check ingredient labels
  • Possible Nuts — check ingredient labels

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 8. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 195.5 per serving 1564 for selected servings
Fat 9.8g per serving 78g for selected servings
Sugar 3.3g per serving 26g for selected servings
Protein 15.1g per serving 121g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 17.3g per serving 138g for selected servings

Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.

This recipe for Cranberry Chicken Biryani brings together 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 (6 ounce) carton plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 1 hr 35 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 8 servings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 (6 ounce) carton plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 3 large onions, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup raw cashews, coarsely chopped
  • 5 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup hot whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.

  2. In a medium nonmetal bowl combine yogurt, ginger, garlic, and garam masala; mix well.

  3. Add chicken pieces; toss to combine.

  4. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

  5. In a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven cook onions in 1/3 cup hot butter, stirring often, about 15 minutes or until onions are golden and caramelized.

  6. Using tongs, remove onions from Dutch oven; set aside.

  7. Add cashew to Dutch oven; cook for 2-3 minutes or until lightly brown and toasted.

  8. Using a slotted spoon, remove cashews from Dutch oven; drain on paper towel-lined plate.

  9. In a large saucepan combine 4 cups of the chicken broth, the basmati rice, and 1 tablespoon butter.

  10. Bring to boiling, decrease heat; simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until broth is absorbed and rice is tender; remove from heat.

  11. Drain chicken, discarding marinade.

  12. Add chicken to Dutch oven; cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  13. Stir in cinnamon, cumin, salt, and cloves; cook and stir 1 minute.

  14. Add remaining chicken broth; cook and stir 4-5 minutes more or until chicken is tender and no longer pink.

  15. Add cranberries, caramelized onions, and cooked rice to chicken mixture in Dutch oven.

  16. Mix gently.

  17. Combine cayenne pepper and milk.

  18. Pour milk mixture over chicken-rice mixture.

  19. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

  20. Remove lid and mix well.

  21. To serve, divide chicken mixture among serving bowls.

  22. Top with mint, cilantro, and reserved cashews; serve immediately.

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