How long does Chicken Biryani (Layered) keep in the fridge?

Chicken Biryani (Layered) keeps 3 to 4 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Reheat on the stove or microwave until piping hot before serving. We do not recommend freezing tempered dishes since the spices dull after thaw.

Can I make Chicken Biryani (Layered) ahead of time?

Yes. Chicken Biryani (Layered) is a great make-ahead dish. Cook it fully, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate. Most north indian chicken dishes taste better the next day once the masala has had time to meld.

What can I serve with Chicken Biryani (Layered)?

Classic pairings include standalone. For a complete north indian thali, add a dal, a dry sabzi, papad, and a sweet ending.

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Chicken Biryani (Layered)

Name: Chicken Biryani (Layered)
Prep time: 28 min
Cook time: 52 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: North Indian
Ingredients: 700 g bone-in chicken pieces; 2 cups long-grain basmati, soaked 30 min; 1 cup thick yoghurt; 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 2 green chillies, slit; 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli; 1 tbsp biryani masala; 1 tsp turmeric; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves; 0.5 cup fresh coriander leaves; 3 large onions, sliced and fried golden (birista); 3 tbsp ghee; 0.25 cup warm milk + pinch saffron; 1 tsp salt

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Dum-cooked layered rice

Time: 80 min
Serves: 5
Calories: 595 kcal
Protein: 35 g

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Method

1Marinate chicken in yoghurt, ginger-garlic, chillies, Kashmiri chilli, biryani masala, turmeric, lemon, salt, half the birista and half the herbs. Rest 30 minutes.
2Boil halfway basmati in salted water with 4 cardamom, 1 bay leaf, 1 cinnamon stick till 70% cooked. Drain.
3In a heavy pot, layer marinated chicken, then half the rice, half the remaining birista, herbs and 1 tbsp ghee. Repeat layers; drizzle the saffron milk on top.
4Cover with foil then a tight lid. Cook on high heat 4 minutes to build steam, then on lowest heat 35 minutes (or 25 minutes if using boneless).
5Rest 10 minutes off heat. Fluff gently with a fork from the side so layers stay intact.
6Serve with cucumber raita and a wedge of lemon.

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