How to Make Cheat Chicken Biryani Instant Pot

It’s a delicious Cheat Chicken Biryani made in an instant pot with parboiled rice to make it quick and easy. This Cheat Chicken Biryani recipe is a real favorite among food enthusiasts due to its simplicity and incredible flavors.

To prepare this scrumptious dish, start by marinating the chicken with a blend of spices such as turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Allow the chicken to absorb the flavors for a while. Meanwhile, parboil the rice separately until it’s almost cooked but still has a slight bite to it.

Heat some oil in the instant pot and sauté onions until they turn golden brown. Add in the marinated chicken and cook until it’s nicely browned and cooked through. The aroma wafting from the pot will make your mouth water in anticipation!

Next, layer the parboiled rice over the cooked chicken, creating a beautiful contrast of colors and textures. Sprinkle some fresh mint and coriander leaves on top to enhance the freshness of the dish. Seal the instant pot and cook on low pressure for a short while until the flavors meld together and the rice is fully cooked.

Once done, release the pressure and gently fluff the rice with a fork. The Cheat Chicken Biryani is now ready to be devoured. Serve it hot with a side of raita or salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

This Cheat Chicken Biryani recipe is not only quick and easy, but it’s also incredibly flavorful, making it a go-to dish for busy weekdays or when you’re craving a taste of India. Give it a try, and you’ll see why it’s a favorite among many!

Enjoy the delightful flavors of this Cheat Chicken Biryani, and happy cooking!

Cheat Chicken Biryani Tips

Here are some tips to achieve a delicious Chicken Biryani in an instant pot:

1. Preparation: Start by marinating the chicken. You can use a mixture of yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes, but for more flavor, marinate it overnight in the refrigerator.
2. Sautéing: Set your instant pot to the sauté mode and heat some oil. Add whole spices like bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom pods. Sauté them until fragrant.
3. Onions and Spices: Add thinly sliced onions and cook until they turn golden brown. To enhance the flavors, add minced garlic and ginger. Cook for another minute or two. Now, stir in the ground spices such as cumin, coriander, garam masala, and chili powder. Sauté everything together until the spices release their aromas.
4. Rice and Chicken: Drain the chicken from the marinade and add it to the pot. Sauté it for a couple of minutes to seal in the flavors. Then, add soaked Basmati rice and mix well. Ensure that the rice is coated with the spices.
5. Pressure Cooking: Add water to the instant pot. The general rule is to add 1.5 cups of water for every cup of rice. You can also substitute some of the water with chicken broth for more flavor. Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for about 6-8 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes before manually releasing the remaining pressure.
6. Garnish and Serve: Once the pressure is released, carefully open the lid. Fluff the rice gently with a fork. To add an extra touch, sprinkle fried onions, chopped cilantro, and mint leaves on top. Serve the Chicken Biryani with raita (yogurt sauce) or a side salad for a complete meal.

Enjoy your homemade Chicken Biryani prepared effortlessly with the help of an instant pot!

Cheat Chicken Biryani Recipe

Ingredients 
2 1/2 Tablespoon oil or ghee
1/2 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic
2 skinless chicken thighs
1 cup parboiled rice
1 cup water
1 Tablespoon Curry powder
1 Tablespoon Gram Masala
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder 
1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder 

Method
Add oil to instant pot turn sauté mode on high
Once hot add chicken thighs meat side down cook for 5 mins
Use tongs to turn chicken over cook for another 2 mins
Add onions cook for 2 mins stirring occasionally 
Add garlic cook for an additional 1 min
Add salt, Cayenne pepper, coriander powder, ginger powder, turmeric powder, Curry powder and gram masala.
Mix everything together well and cook seasoning for 1 to 2 minutes until more fragrant
Add rice and stir all together until everything is coated well
Turn off sauté mode
Add water, give a stir and place lid on instant pot
Cook high pressure for 6 minutes with a 15 minute natural release
Remove lid and fluff rice
Serve immediately and enjoy 

How To Make Cheat Chicken Biryani Pictures

With the instant pot on sauté, high, add in 2 1/2 tablespoons of oil.

Add 2 skinless chicken thighs.

Cook the first side of chicken for 5-8 minutes.

Flip chicken and cook for another 2-5 minutes.

Add in 1/2 of a medium onion sliced.

Cook onion for 2-4 minutes, don’t flip chicken.

Add in 2 cloves of garlic, diced.

Cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add in seasoning, 1 tablespoon of curry powder, 1 tablespoon of gram masala, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of ginger powder, 1/8 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/4 teaspoon of coriander powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Stir well.

Cook everything in seasoning for 1-2 minutes.

Add in 1 cup of parboiled rice.

Stir well coating everything in the seasoning.

Add in 1 cup of water.

Stir well and level out chicken and rice.

Pressure cook on high for 6 minutes with a natural release of 15 minutes.

After the 15 minute natural release let the rest of the pressure out. Fluff rice and serve.

Serve immediately and enjoy your cheat chicken biryani.

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