{"id":70,"date":"2020-06-01T10:12:56","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T02:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/?p=70"},"modified":"2022-12-22T15:05:56","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T07:05:56","slug":"the-3-best-pakistani-chicken-biryani-recipes-that-you-can-make-easily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/the-3-best-pakistani-chicken-biryani-recipes-that-you-can-make-easily\/","title":{"rendered":"The 3 Best Pakistani Chicken Biryani Recipes That You Can Make Easily"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pakistani Chicken Biryani is one of the most\ncomforting and aromatic dishes on earth. It\u2019s a whole meal in itself, and it\u2019s\nnot only delicious, but it\u2019s also cheap to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chicken\nBiryani goes back hundreds of years, and it\u2019s a staple food in the region. It\u2019s\nnot only the protein and starch combined seamlessly in a lovely dish, but it\u2019s\nalso the enticing aromatics and intense flavor that makes this beauty a\ncrowd-pleaser. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking\nabout you, we\u2019ve put together three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/how-to-make-chicken-biryani-in-a-instant-pot\/\">chicken biryani<\/a> recipes from easy to hard. But\ntrust us, they all end up as beautiful, colorful dishes that you can enjoy any\nday of the week but that can also be a special dinner for date night.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou\u2019re not familiar with Pakistani food, look at this exciting video about\nstreet food in Karachi. You\u2019ll get a pretty good idea of how a Pakistani\nChicken Biryani recipe ends up like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Street Food in Karachi - GOLDEN Chicken Biryani + HALEEM - Pakistani Street Food Tour of Karachi!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7a8jui8oYX0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now\nthat you\u2019re ready. Let\u2019s get cooking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll\nsee that there are many ways to cook this famous dish, from time-consuming authentic\npreparations to easy interpretations for a quick meal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll\nalso realize that everyone has a different take on the classic dish. Many\ningredients are common, but every family, every street food stall and\nrestaurant has a different recipe. When it comes to Pakistani Chicken Biryani\nrecipes, there\u2019s no right or wrong, only delicious food to nurture your loved\nones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve\nchosen three Pakistani chicken biryani recipes for you: one is what you\u2019d typically\nfind in a lifestyle magazine, it\u2019s fast and easy. The second one is a\ntraditional family recipe, authentic but not overly complicated. Finally, a professional\nrecipe from a seasoned chef, this one is restaurant quality,\nalthough it\u2019s a bit tougher to tackle. Have your pick, and they\u2019re all\ndelicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Easy\nChicken Biryani<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>4 chicken breasts, cut into small pieces<\/li><li>2 cups basmati rice<\/li><li>1 onion, chopped<\/li><li>1 garlic clove<\/li><li>1 small piece of ginger, peeled and minced<\/li><li>1 the juice of one yellow lemon<\/li><li>2 tsp of garam masala<\/li><li>1 tsp chili powder<\/li><li>28 oz of chicken stock<\/li><li>1\/4 cup of coriander, chopped<\/li><li>Oil as needed<\/li><li>Salt to taste<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get a great organic garam masala <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Simply-Organic-Garam-Masala-Ounce\/dp\/B01J0A0Z14\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=garam+masala&amp;qid=1583703440&amp;sr=8-14&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=easytech08-20&amp;linkId=87c7cb4c6bfebe336bcc2e396d7a3a53&amp;language=en_US\">here<\/a>. And this is our recommended <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Tilda-Pure-Basmati-Rice-2-2lbs\/dp\/B075CSFJPN\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1MRUHN4513PU7&amp;keywords=basmati+rice&amp;qid=1583703695&amp;sprefix=basmati+,aps,288&amp;sr=8-11&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=easytech08-20&amp;linkId=84514c8e3a1ca70f92736f6c470e1cdc&amp;language=en_US\">basmati rice<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>In a bowl, add the chicken, lemon juice, garam masala, chili powder, and a pinch of salt. Incorporate everything well.<\/li><li>Add the oil to the pan, heat and add the onions until they get a golden color. Then add the garlic and ginger until softened.<\/li><li>Add the chicken until thoroughly cooked.<\/li><li>Rinse the rice in running water. Add to a pot with the chicken stock and put over high heat until it boils, then lower the flame and cook until the rice cooks.<\/li><li>Serve the rice, top with chicken (and the lovely gravy), and garnish with coriander.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Authentic\nPakistani Chicken Biryani Recipe<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Authentic-Pakistani-Chicken-Biryani-Recipe.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Authentic-Pakistani-Chicken-Biryani-Recipe.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Authentic-Pakistani-Chicken-Biryani-Recipe-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>1.5 pounds of chicken breast<\/li><li>0.5 cups of Basmati rice, washed<\/li><li>2 large onions, sliced&nbsp;<\/li><li>1 whole garlic, peeled, minced<\/li><li>1 large (4 inches) ginger, peeled and minced.<\/li><li>1 cup of yogurt<\/li><li>10 cloves<\/li><li>2 cinnamon sticks<\/li><li>4 cardamoms<\/li><li>1 tsp chili powder<\/li><li>10 black peppercorns<\/li><li>1 tsp cumin seeds<\/li><li>5 dried prunes<\/li><li>Oil as needed&nbsp;<\/li><li>Salt to taste<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are our favorite seedless <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Goodhabit-Seedless-Texture-Concentrated-Nourishments\/dp\/B081LJ719F\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=dried+prunes&amp;qid=1583703620&amp;sr=8-22&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=easytech08-20&amp;linkId=dbf750a1d9ea8ce1b9027af5376b7480&amp;language=en_US\">dried prunes<\/a>. They give a lovely sweet taste to the gravy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preparation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Set aside a pinch of cloves and cumin seeds and grind the rest of the cloves, cumin seeds, cinnamon, cardamoms, and peppercorns.<\/li><li>In a large pan, add oil and the onions until golden.<\/li><li>Add the chicken with the onions and move until golden all around.<\/li><li>Add the garlic and the ginger to the chicken and onions, a pinch of salt, chili powder, and grounded spices. Incorporate well. Simmer until fully cooked.<\/li><li>Add the yogurt and the dried prunes to the chicken and mix. Keep in the fire for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and reserve.<\/li><li>In a pot, add water and the rice. Add three fingers of salt and the remaining cloves and cumin seeds. Bring to a boil and bring the flame down. Cook for 10 more minutes or until the rice is cooked.<\/li><li>Serve a layer of rice and top with the chicken.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Professional\nPakistani Chicken Biryani Recipe<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>1 pound of chicken<\/li><li>1 cup of basmati rice soaked for 30 minutes<\/li><li>2 large onions, sliced<\/li><li>2 tomatoes, cut in cubes<\/li><li>2 cups of yogurt<\/li><li>The juice of half a lemon<\/li><li>1\/4 cup of chopped coriander<\/li><li>1\/4 cup chopped mint<\/li><li>5 dried prunes<\/li><li>2 green chili peppers<\/li><li>5 whole cardamom<\/li><li>5 cloves<\/li><li>3 cinnamon sticks&nbsp;<\/li><li>2 bay leaves<\/li><li>2 cloves of garlic, minced<\/li><li>1 small piece (2 in) ginger, peeled and minced<\/li><li>1 tsp chili powder<\/li><li>1 tsp turmeric<\/li><li>1 tsp cumin powder<\/li><li>1 tsp coriander powder<\/li><li>1 tsp garam masala<\/li><li>Salt to taste<\/li><li>Canola oil as needed<\/li><li>Get an aromatic, organic turmeric powder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Organic-Turmeric-Powder-Curcumin-Organics\/dp\/B00H3QRW6E\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ac_md=1-1-dHVybWVyaWMgcG93ZGVy-ac_d_rm&amp;cv_ct_cx=turmeric&amp;keywords=turmeric&amp;pd_rd_i=B00H3QRW6E&amp;pd_rd_r=c5b75b01-ab49-46d5-b93a-c4d951f900ea&amp;pd_rd_w=AVwNX&amp;pd_rd_wg=3oli9&amp;pf_rd_p=de19e82a-2d83-4ae8-9f5c-212586b8b9a0&amp;pf_rd_r=81NTF9EWRXWZM12E5P5Z&amp;psc=1&amp;qid=1583703784&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=easytech08-20&amp;linkId=f88a15048ab011e2e0d8137582152d52&amp;language=en_US\">here<\/a>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preparation&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Reserve 1 bay leaf, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 cloves, and 2 cardamoms (we\u2019ll use them in the rice.)<\/li><li>Heat the oil in a large pan and add the onions with the remaining cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Remove once the onions turn golden.<\/li><li>Add the garlic, ginger, tomatoes, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Cook for 5 minutes.<\/li><li>Add the yogurt, the chicken, and prunes \u2014 Cook over medium heat. Add a pinch of salt if necessary.<\/li><li>In a pot, add the rice, water with the remaining spices and let it boil, then lower the flame and cook for 10 to 20 minutes until fully cooked.<\/li><li>In a separate pot, layer the rice, then the chicken mixture and top with more rice. Top everything with chopped mint and coriander leaves. Cover and cook in low heat for ten minutes.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which\none is your favorite?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These\nare our favorite Pakistani Biryani Recipes, but as you can imagine, there are\ntons more! Which one is your favorite? Try them all out and become an expert in\nthis street food classic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\nmight have to travel to Pakistan to try the real deal and to see if you got\nclose, but that\u2019s a great idea because this rice specialty is only one of many\nfabulous dishes in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy\nyour new favorite dish with friends and family and share these recipes, because\nfood like this deserves to be enjoyed by everyone. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistani Chicken Biryani is one of the most comforting and aromatic dishes on earth. It\u2019s a whole meal in itself, and it\u2019s not only delicious, but it\u2019s also cheap to make. Chicken Biryani goes back hundreds of years, and it\u2019s a staple food in the region. It\u2019s not only the protein and starch combined seamlessly &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/the-3-best-pakistani-chicken-biryani-recipes-that-you-can-make-easily\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The 3 Best Pakistani Chicken Biryani Recipes That You Can Make Easily<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":73,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[6],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=70"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5729,"href":"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70\/revisions\/5729"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/73"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=70"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=70"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}