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Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

Fragrant spiced rice with yogurt-marinated chicken, peas and golden onions, topped with cilantro.

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Instant Pot Chicken BiryaniInstant Pot Chicken Biryani

$2.35 a serving · 35 min

  • Gluten-free
  • Nut-free
  • High protein
  • PCOS-friendly
  • Heart-healthy
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Thyroid-friendly
  • Indian-inspired
  • Family friendly
  • Chicken

Cost is the ingredients you actually use. About $9.40 if you cook for four.

Calories
700 kcal
Protein
48g
Carbs
69g
Fat
24g

Ingredients

For one serving, in kitchen measures, grouped the way the store is laid out.

Produce

  • Onions½ medium
  • Fresh cilantro2 tbsp

Meat & seafood

  • Chicken thighs150 g

Dairy & eggs

  • Greek yogurt2⅔ tbsp

Pantry

  • Rice⅓ cup
  • Vegetable oil2 tsp

Frozen

  • Frozen peas⅓ cup

Spices

  • Garam masala¾ tsp

How to cook it

  1. 1

    Mix the diced chicken with the yogurt, garam masala and salt.

  2. 2

    Set to Sauté, heat the oil and fry the sliced onion for 6 minutes until golden, then set half aside.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken for 2 minutes, then the rinsed rice, peas and 3/4 cup water.

  4. 4

    Seal and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes, then release naturally for 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Fluff and top with the reserved onions and the cilantro.

People also ask

What to serve with Instant Pot Chicken Biryani?
Hoisin Beef & Broccoli, Chicken Fajitas, or Spaghetti Bolognese. Those sit in the same style as Instant Pot Chicken Biryani and keep the grocery list from exploding.
Is Instant Pot Chicken Biryani gluten-free?
Yes. Instant Pot Chicken Biryani is gluten free.
Is Instant Pot Chicken Biryani high protein?
Yes. 48g of protein a serving from chicken.

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