Easy One-Pot Chicken Biryani

About this recipe

Traditional biryani has many steps, but this one-pot version keeps the flavour and saves the washing-up. Chicken is marinated in yoghurt and spices, browned with onion, then cooked with basmati rice and stock until fluffy and fragrant.

Method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Mix the chicken with the yoghurt, spices, garlic, ginger and a good pinch of salt. Marinate for 15 minutes.

   15 min

2. 2

   Step 2

   Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Cook the onions for 10 minutes until deep golden. Remove half for topping.

   10 min

3. 3

   Step 3

   Add the chicken to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until it changes colour.

   5 min

4. 4

   Step 4

   Stir in the rice, stock and bay leaves. Bring to the boil, then cover tightly and cook on the lowest heat for 15 minutes.

   15 min

5. 5

   Step 5

   Turn off the heat and leave covered for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

   10 min

6. 6

   Step 6

   Top with the reserved onions, coriander and mint.