{"id":622,"date":"2023-03-09T14:18:02","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T14:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezmart.ca\/blog\/?p=622"},"modified":"2023-03-09T14:18:16","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T14:18:16","slug":"easy-chicken-biryani-recipe-for-busy-weeknights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezmart.ca\/blog\/easy-chicken-biryani-recipe-for-busy-weeknights\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy chicken biryani recipe for busy weeknights!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re a foodie, there\u2019s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly cooked biryani. Perfectly spiced chicken layered over fragrant, fluffy rice, chicken biryani reigns supreme for its perfect balance of flavors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In this recipe, we\u2019ll feature the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tezmart.ca\/search?query=shan%20biryani\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shan Biryani Masala Mix<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> so you can skip some boring, time-consuming steps and focus on the fun parts of cooking like marinating your chicken, chopping your veggies, and layering your biryani. Whether you\u2019re a pro or a novice chef, a Shan mix can definitely come in handy on busy weeknights or for last-minute guests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For marinating chicken:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1 kg chicken<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 tablespoons <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tezmart.ca\/search?query=shan%20biryani\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shan Biryani Masala Mix<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2153 cup yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 tbsp <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tezmart.ca\/product\/national-ginger-garlic-paste-300-g-87508\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ginger-garlic paste<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4 green chilies finely chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5 mint leaves finely chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5 coriander leaves finely chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other ingredients:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 cups <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tezmart.ca\/search?query=basmati%20rice\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">basmati rice<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1 tbsp salt added to rice water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4 tbsp <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tezmart.ca\/product\/taza-vegetable-oil-3-ltr-168716\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">vegetable oil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 onions finely chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 tomatoes finely chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Method of preparation<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Place chicken pieces in a large bowl and add 3 tbsp of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tezmart.ca\/search?query=shan%20biryani\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shan Biryani Masala Mix<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Add yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and green chilies sliced down the middle. Mix the ingredients well and marinate the chicken for at least an hour.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Meanwhile, soak basmati rice in water for an hour. After an hour, bring a large pot of water to boil and add a tbsp of salt. Add the rice to the boiling water and cook until it\u2019s mostly but not completely done.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Heat oil and add onions in a pan. Cook until they\u2019re golden brown and add the marinated chicken along with half a cup of water and some more yogurt. Cover the pot with a lid until the chicken is completely cooked with some gravy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Evenly spread a layer of partially cooked rice over the chicken and top with fresh coriander and mint leaves.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cover and cook on low heat until rice and chicken are tender. Mix well.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Garnish with fried onions and coriander leaves. Serve while still hot with some yogurt on the side or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tezmart.ca\/product\/regal-yogurt-and-mint-sauce-500-ml-87596\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">spicy mint raita<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of your choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a foodie, there\u2019s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly cooked biryani. 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