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Cauliflower Rice Chicken Biryani

Layered Indian biryani with spiced chicken and saffron cauliflower rice, finished in the dum style.

Cauliflower Rice Chicken Biryani

Total

1h 40m

Prep

40 min

Cook

1h

Serves

3

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Servings

Recipe serves 3

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs, cut in chunks
  • 1 large head cauliflower, riced
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, unsweetened
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 3 tbsp ghee
  • 2 green chiles

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate chicken in yogurt, garam masala, turmeric, ginger, and chiles for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Fry sliced onions in ghee until deep golden and crisp; reserve half.

  3. 3

    Sear marinated chicken until cooked through; set aside.

  4. 4

    Sauté cumin seeds in ghee, add cauliflower rice, turmeric, and salt; cook 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Steep saffron in 2 tbsp hot water.

  6. 6

    Layer cauliflower rice, chicken, herbs, and saffron water in a pot; cover and steam on low 20 minutes.

  7. 7

    Top with crispy onions and fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

460

23% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein40 g
Carbohydrate14 g
Fat28 g
Fiber5 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium520 mg

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