Chicken Seekh Biryani

Chicken Seekh Biryani combines the juicy flavors of marinated, grilled chicken seekh kebabs with aromatic spiced rice. This dish is a flavorful twist to the classic biryani, offering succulent chicken pieces infused with smoky flavors and layered with fragrant basmati rice, spices, and saffron.

Chicken Seekh Biryani

Author: Taste Spread Cooking Method: Steamed Cuisine: Indian Courses: Dinner Recipe Keys: C Chicken Biryani C Chicken Seekh Biryani Dinner

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Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 45 mins Total Time 1 hr 15 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 1 Calories: 650 Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 150 g Minced Chicken

• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• ¹⁄₂ tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• ¹⁄₂ tsp garam masala

• 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

• Salt to taste

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• Skewers for grilling (or grill pan if unavailable)

• ¹⁄₂ Cup basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes)

• 1 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil

• ¹⁄₂ medium onion (thinly sliced)

• ¹⁄₂ tsp cumin seeds

• 1 bay leaf

• 2 green cardamom pods

• 1 small cinnamon stick

• ¹⁄₂ tsp biryani masala

• ¹⁄₂ tsp saffron threads (soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk)

• ¹⁄₂ Cup chicken stock or water

• Fried onions

• Fresh mint and coriander leaves

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix minced chicken with ginger-garlic paste, spices, chopped coriander, salt, and lemon juice.

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2. Shape the mixture around skewers or into small logs if skewers are unavailable.

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3. Grill the kebabs on a grill pan or an open flame until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.

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4. Heat ghee/oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cardamom, and cinnamon. Sauté until aromatic.

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5. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.

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6. Stir in soaked rice, biryani masala, and salt. Mix gently.

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7. Add chicken stock or water and cook covered on low heat until rice is 80% cooked.

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8. In a pot, layer the cooked rice and chicken seekh kebabs.

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9. Drizzle saffron milk on top and garnish with fried onions, mint, and coriander.

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10. Cover tightly and steam (dum) for 10 minutes on low heat.

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11. Fluff up the biryani layers and serve hot with raita or your favorite side dishes.

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Note

• You can substitute chicken seekh kebabs with lamb or vegetarian alternatives for variation.
• Adjust the spice level to your preference.
• Serve with raita, salad, or papad for a complete meal.
• In prep time including marination.