7 Chicken Biryani Recipes That Are Full of Flavor
Biryani, which originated in India, is a pilaf-style dish made of rice, aromatic spices, and meats (such as chicken, lamb, or fish). Making biryani can be a somewhat complex endeavor — but the wonderfully fragrant and filling finished product is well worth the effort. In this collection of our best chicken biryani recipes, you'll find traditional options as well as relatively quick and easy ideas you can make in your slow cooker or Instant Pot.
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Chicken Biryani, Hyderabadi Style
"This recipe is virtually indestructible," according to reviewer ejwheeler. "I made A LOT of substitutions and still the flavor came out rich, the texture was great and the presentation beautiful."
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Instant Pot Chicken Biryani
Make this simple biryani in your trusty Instant Pot. Recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar Buckwheat Queen suggests serving with yogurt raita to complement the spices.
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Biryani with Yogurt Marinated Chicken
Chicken breasts are marinated in a creamy mix of yogurt, garlic, ginger, garam masala, and turmeric, then served over cinnamon- and cardamom-flavored rice.
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Chicken Biryani
Here's a traditional chicken biryani recipe that everyone at your table will love. "It was magnificent," according to 5-star reviewer sayali k. "The most delicious biryani I ever made and ate!"
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Slow-Cooked Chicken Biryani
Looking for a satisfying set-it-and-forget-it meal? This flavorful biryani, made with yogurt-marinated chicken, cooks low and slow in a Crock-Pot.
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Hyderabad Dum Biryani
"I have been searching for an authentic biryani recipe forever and finally found the ONE," according to reviewer Sandra Nemmer, who says this dish is worth the time and effort.
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Chicken Biryani in the Instant Pot
Chicken thighs are marinated overnight in seasoned Mexican crema, then served over rice cooked in coconut milk with sautéed onions.
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More Inspiration
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