Fried Chicken Biryani (Filipino-Style)

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Biryani is a rice dish from the Indian subcontinent and is very popular here in Kuwait since most Arab dishes originated from India. Most Filipinos here in Kuwait like to eat biryani, but they dislike the spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and saffron that it is flavored with. I don't care for these spices, so I made this fried chicken biryani recipe in my way with the spices Filipinos prefer.

Platter of chicken biryani garnished with eggs, onions, and lemon.
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Prep Time:
1 hr
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 3 cups basmati rice

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided

  • 1 cup vegetable oil

  • 2 potatoes, cubed

  • 1 large carrot, cubed

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces

  • 2 onions, minced

  • 2 ripe tomatoes, minced

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 2 tablespoons crushed fresh ginger root

  • 2 tablespoons green curry paste

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 cube chicken bouillon (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Garnish:

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • ½ cup raisins

  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered

  • 1 large lemon, sliced

  • 1 green onion, chopped

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Assorted ingredients for making chicken biryani arranged on a table.

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  2. Place rice in a large bowl and cover with water. Let soak for 20 minutes; drain.

    Bowl of rice soaking in water before cooking.

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  3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 1 tablespoon oil and 1 teaspoon salt. Add rice; simmer until partially cooked through and still firm, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.

    Cooked basmati rice in a pot, ready for biryani.

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  4. Heat 1 cup oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and carrot; sauté until golden, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer vegetables to a plate.

    Diced potatoes and carrots in a white bowl.

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  5. Add chicken pieces to remaining hot oil in the pot; fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.

    Seared chicken pieces in a large cooking pot.

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  6. Stir onions, tomatoes, tomato paste, ginger, curry paste, soy sauce, garlic, turmeric, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and chicken bouillon into chicken in the pot. Cover and simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice. Return potatoes and carrot to the pot. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat.

    Chicken and vegetables cooking in a spiced sauce.

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  7. Place 1/3 of the rice in the bottom of another large pan. Cover with 1/2 of the chicken mixture. Continue layering remaining rice and chicken mixture. Cover and cook over very low heat until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.

    Cooked rice layered over spiced chicken in a pot.

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  8. Transfer chicken-rice mixture to a large serving plate.

    Plate of homemade chicken biryani with fragrant spices.

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  9. Make garnish: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion; cook and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in raisins and soy sauce; cook for 1 minute.

    Caramelized onions and raisins being sautéed in a pan.

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  10. Scatter onion mixture over chicken-rice mixture. Top with hard-boiled eggs, lemon slices, and green onion.

    Chicken biryani garnished with eggs, onions, and lemon wedges.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

717 Calories
26g Fat
89g Carbs
40g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 717
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 166mg 55%
Sodium 1212mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate 89g 32%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 40g 80%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 82mg 6%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 869mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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