Chicken Tikka Biryani Recipe
Fusion of smoky chicken tikka and aromatic biryani rice
About This Recipe
Chicken Tikka Biryani combines the smoky flavors of grilled chicken tikka with fragrant biryani rice. This fusion recipe brings together two Pakistani favorites in one spectacular dish that's perfect for special occasions and family gatherings.
Ingredients:
- • 1kg chicken (cut into pieces)
- • 2 cups basmati rice
- • 3 tablespoons Biryani Masala (Made Easy)
- • 1 cup yogurt
- • 2 onions (sliced)
- • 4 tomatoes (chopped)
- • Ginger garlic paste (2 tablespoons)
- • Green chilies (4-5)
- • Fresh coriander and mint leaves
- • Oil or ghee (1/2 cup)
- • Salt to taste
Cooking Instructions:
Step 1: Marinate chicken with yogurt, ginger garlic paste, and 1 tablespoon Biryani Masala for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Grill or pan-fry marinated chicken until cooked and slightly charred (tikka style).
Step 3: Soak basmati rice for 20 minutes, then parboil with salt until 70% cooked.
Step 4: In a large pot, fry sliced onions until golden brown. Add tomatoes, remaining Biryani Masala, and salt.
Step 5: Layer grilled chicken tikka and rice alternately. Sprinkle fried onions, coriander, and mint between layers.
Step 6: Cover and cook on low heat (dum) for 20-25 minutes until rice is fully cooked and aromatic.
Step 7: Serve hot with raita, salad, and your favorite Made Easy pickles!
Cooking Tips:
- • Use authentic Made Easy Biryani Masala for best flavor
- • Don't overcook rice - keep it 70% done before layering
- • Grill chicken on high heat for smoky tikka flavor
- • Cover pot with dough to seal steam during dum
- • Let biryani rest for 5 minutes before serving
Serving Suggestions: Serve with cucumber raita, green chutney, and Made Easy Crushed Pickle for the complete Pakistani biryani experience.
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