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Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

The ultimate comfort food, Instant Pot Chicken Biryani is a fragrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, aromatic spices, and fluffy basmati rice. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it promises a delicious meal that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Chef's Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast chopped into 1-2 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or use butter
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 2 green chilies chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
  • to taste Salt
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk full-fat
  • 2 1/2 cups water or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili pepper powder
  • 2 teaspoons coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 cardamom
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and soak the basmati rice for 20 minutes.
  • Turn on the Instant Pot on Saute Mode More. Once Hot add the ghee and melt.
  • Add the tempering ingredients, stir, and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Next, add the chopped onions, and sauté until they turn light brown, 3-5 minutes.
  • After that, add ginger paste, garlic paste, chopped tomatoes, mint leaves, and green chilies. Sauté until the tomatoes get soft, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and sauté for a minute.
  • Next, add salt, and the powder mix ingredients. Give everything a good mix.
  • Add the drained basmati rice followed by water.
  • Also, add the coconut milk, and give the mixture a stir. Cancel Saute Mode.
  • Close the lid and position the vent in the sealing position. Change to Manual/Pressure and input 5 minutes on High Pressure.
  • Once done with pressure cooking do 10 minutes of Natural Pressure Release and after that open the knob to release the remaining pressure.
  • Carefully open the lid, stir, and garnish with cilantro before serving.

Notes

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Keyword Chicken Biryani Recipe, Easy Biryani, Indian Chicken Biryani, Instant Pot Biryani