Chicken Tikka Biryani Recipe | Chicken Biryani

Chicken Tikka Biryani is a delicious, spicy, and aromatic dish that’s a perfect blend of two iconic Pakistani favorites: chicken tikka and biryani.

Chicken Tikka Biryani Recipe

This crowd-pleaser is a must-try for special occasions, family gatherings, or simply when you’re in the mood for something savory and satisfying. Let’s dive into this recipe, with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow directions.

Ingredients

Chicken Marination:

• Chicken – 1 kg
• Salt – 1 tsp
• Red Chili Powder – 1 tsp
• Tikka Masala – 1 tsp
• Turmeric (Haldi) – ½ tsp
• Salt – ½ tsp
• Lemon Juice – from 2 lemons
• Yellow Food Color – 2 pinches
• Yogurt – 1 cup
• Coal – 1 piece (for smoky flavor)

For Boiling Rice:

• Rice – 1 kg
• Cinnamon Sticks – 2 pieces
• Green Cardamom – 5 pieces
• Vinegar – 2 tbsp
• Salt – 3 tsp

Biryani Masala:

• Oil – ¼ kg
• Onions – 2, sliced
• Bay Leaves (Teez Patta) – 3 pieces
• Star Anise (Badyaan) – 2 pieces
• Cloves (Laung) – 4 pieces
• Black Peppercorns – 7 pieces
• Ginger Garlic Paste – 4 tsp
• Red Chili Powder – 2 tsp
• Coriander Powder – 2 tsp
• Biryani Masala – 4 tbsp
• Tomatoes – ¾ kg, chopped
• Yogurt – ¼ kg
• Salt – 1 tsp
• Mint leaves, sliced tomatoes, lemon slices, and green chilies for garnish

Chicken Tikka Biryani Recipe in Urdu

For the convenience of our Pakistani readers, here is the handwritten form of the complete Chicken Biryani recipe in Urdu. If you have any questions related to it, please leave your comments below, we will try to entertain your queries as early as we can.

Marinate the Chicken

Start by marinating the chicken (1 kg). In a large bowl, add:

• Salt (1 tsp)
• Red Chili Powder (1 tsp)
• Tikka Masala (1 tsp)
• Turmeric (½ tsp)
• Additional Salt (½ tsp)
• Lemon Juice (from 2 lemons)
• Yellow Food Color (2 pinches)
• Yogurt (1 cup)

Mix everything well and let the chicken sit for about 30 minutes. After marinating, cook the chicken on medium-low flame until it’s tender and infused with tikka flavor. Once cooked, give it a smoky flavor by heating a piece of coal and placing it on a small piece of bread inside the pot. Drizzle some oil over the coal and cover the pot to trap the smoke.

Boil the Rice

In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add:

• Rice (1 kg)
• Cinnamon Sticks (2 pieces)
• Green Cardamom (5 pieces)
• Vinegar (2 tbsp)
• Salt (3 tsp)

Boil the rice until it is ¾ cooked. Drain the water and set the rice aside.

Prepare the Biryani Masala

In another large pot, heat ¼ kg of oil and fry 2 sliced onions until they are golden brown. Add the following whole spices:

• Bay Leaves (3 pieces)
• Star Anise (2 pieces)
• Cloves (4 pieces)
• Black Peppercorns (7 pieces)

Next, add 4 tsp of ginger garlic paste and sauté for a few minutes. Then, add:

• Red Chili Powder (2 tsp)
• Coriander Powder (2 tsp)
• Biryani Masala (4 tbsp)
• Chopped Tomatoes (¾ kg)

Cook until the tomatoes break down and release their oil. Now, add ¼ kg yogurt and 1 tsp of salt, mixing everything well. Let the mixture cook until the oil separates from the masala.

 

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Layer the Biryani

In the same pot, begin layering the biryani. Start with a layer of cooked chicken tikka followed by a layer of boiled rice. Repeat the layers until all the chicken and rice are used up.

For garnish, add:

• Mint leaves
• Sliced tomatoes
• Lemon slices
• Green chilies

Cover the pot and cook the biryani on low heat for 15-20 minutes, allowing all the flavors to blend and the rice to finish cooking. If you are enjoying reading this, you can also read Chicken Pulao Recipe on our website.

Serve the Chicken Tikka Biryani

Once cooked, serve the hot and aromatic Chicken Tikka Biryani with raita or your favorite chutney. The combination of the smoky, spicy chicken tikka and fragrant biryani rice will leave your guests craving more!

Pro Tips

• Marinate the chicken well for maximum flavor.
• Don’t overcook the rice when boiling; it should be only ¾ cooked to avoid mushy biryani.
• Use coal smoke to add an authentic barbecue flavor to the chicken tikka.
• Layering is key! Make sure to layer the chicken and rice evenly for the perfect biryani.

FAQs about Chicken Tikka Biryani Recipe

Q: Can I use store-bought biryani masala?
A: Yes, store-bought biryani masala works perfectly for this recipe.

Q: How do I prevent the rice from sticking together?
A: Add a little oil to the water while boiling the rice to keep the grains separate.

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