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Leftover Chicken Biryani
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5 from 3 votes

Leftover Chicken Biryani

Quick, easy and is made in just one pot and can be on your table in under 30 minutes
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistan
Keyword: Biryani
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 375kcal

Materials

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 red pepper sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 3 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 14 oz cooked chicken shredded
  • cups basmati rice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • oz frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp cilantro plus extra for garnish and naan bread

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large sauté pan with a lid
    Heating oil for Leftover Chicken Biryani
  • Sauté the onion and red pepper
    Onion sliced leftover Chicken Biryani
  • Fry over until softened but not browned, about 3-5 minutes
  • Add the garlic, chili flakes and spices and fry for 2 min.
    Crushed Red Pepper Leftover Chicken Biryani
  • Add the chicken, rice, salt, and pepper.
    Rice added to leftover chicken biryani
  • Stir to coat the chicken and rice in the spices, then add the coconut milk and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
    Coconut Milk for leftover Chicken Biryani
  • Put a lid on the pan and turn the heat down, simmer for 8 min
  • Add the frozen peas, stir, and replace the lid.
    Frozen Peas
  • Cook for 5 minutes or until the rice is done.
  • If it starts sticking before the rice is cooked, add some water.
  • Stir in the 2 tbsp of chopped cilantro.
  • Sprinkle extra coriander on top and serve with naan
    Leftover Chicken Biryani

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1435IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 6.5mg