Baked Chicken Biryani

Name: Baked Chicken Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 kg Chicken (bone-in pieces); 200 g Yoghurt (plain); 2 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 tsp Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Garam Masala; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 2 tsp Salt (adjust to taste); 2 tbsp Oil; 400 g Basmati Rice (soaked 30 minutes); 2 Bay Leaves; 3 Green Cardamoms; 1 Cinnamon Stick (5 cm); 1 tsp Salt; 2 Onions (thinly sliced); 3 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Ghee; 2 tbsp Fried Onions (for garnish); 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped); 2 tbsp Fresh Mint Leaves (chopped); 1 tsp Saffron Strands (soaked in 3 tbsp warm milk)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

Juicy tandoori chicken layered with fragrant basmati rice, caramelised onions, and saffron milk to create a smoky, aromatic biryani bursting with spice and texture.

Updated at: Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:29:26 GMT