Best Chicken Breyani Recipe
Chicken Breyani is a rich and hearty South African Indian dish that’s bursting with bold flavors. It’s the perfect dish to prepare when you’re craving comfort food.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 roma tomatoes cubed
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 cups chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups basmati rice rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and ½ cup water.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes until the water has evaporated.
- Add the bell pepper, salt, cayenne, black pepper, garam masala, coriander, turmeric, cumin and cinnamon, stirring well.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the basmati rice, reduce to low heat and cook, covered, for 18-20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let the chicken breyani sit, covered, for five minutes before serving.