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Cheat Chicken Biryani

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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Video

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
 

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

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