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Healthy Chicken Biryani Recipe

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Jenna G. Apr. 20, 2025

Chicken Biryani again added broccoli this time

Prep 15 minutesCook 30 minutesEasyServes 4
CE

Coach Erin

Adding broccoli to your Chicken Biryani is a smart move as its a good source of fiber

Instructions

  • 1.

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

  • 2.

    Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  • 3.

    Stir in the diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

  • 4.

    Add coriander, turmeric, garam masala, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken with spices.

  • 5.

    Add the brown basmati rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

  • 6.

    In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add broccoli florets on top of the rice. Cover and steam until tender.

  • 7.

    Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve hot.

Ingredients

  • 1.

    1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced

  • 2.

    1 cup brown basmati rice

  • 3.

    2 cups broccoli florets

  • 4.

    1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 5.

    2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 6.

    1 inch ginger, grated

  • 7.

    2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 8.

    1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 9.

    1 teaspoon cumin seeds

  • 10.

    1 teaspoon coriander powder

  • 11.

    1 teaspoon turmeric powder

  • 12.

    1 teaspoon garam masala

  • 13.

    Salt and pepper to taste

  • 14.

    Fresh cilantro for garnish

Nutrition

  • calories

    350

  • fat

    8

  • saturates

    1

  • carbohydrates

    45

  • fibres

    5

  • sugar

    2

  • addedSugar

    0

  • protein

    30

Healthy Chicken Biryani Recipe

My Rating

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2 comments
  • JG

    Jenna G.Author

    "Chicken Biryani again added broccoli this time"

  • CE

    Coach Erin

    "Adding broccoli to your Chicken Biryani is a smart move as its a good source of fiber"