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Lahore Chicken Biryani
Spiced yogurt chicken layers with par-cooked basmati, saffron, and fried onions.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 40 min📖 1 min readServes 6~610 kcal🇵🇰 Pakistani🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 55 min cook 60 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 40 min- Prep45 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 900 gr Chicken thighs
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Basmati rice
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Yogurt
- 3 adet Onion
- 2 tatlı kaşığı(~20 ml) Garam masala
- 1 tutam Saffron
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Butter or ghee
- 0.3 demet Mint
- 4 diş Garlic
- 25 gr Ginger
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Milk
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Marinate the chicken for 1 hour with yogurt, garam masala, garlic, ginger, and salt.
1 hr60:00 - 2
Slice the onions thinly and fry them in ghee for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 3
Parcook the rice in salted water for 6 minutes and drain.
6 min06:00 - 4
Cook the marinated chicken in a pot for 18 minutes.
18 min18:00 - 5
Layer the chicken, rice, fried onions, mint, and saffron milk.
- 6
Cover the pot and steam over very low heat for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 7
Fluff the biryani gently from bottom to top without crushing the layers and serve.
💡 Tip: Draining the rice before it is fully cooked keeps it from becoming mushy during steaming.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Transfer to a large platter with raita, lemon, and fresh cilantro.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 78% match~610
kcal calories
34
g protein
78
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 51%Fat 27%
GI 32 · Low GIGL 25 · High GL
4g
Sugar
2.1g
Fiber
923.8mg
Sodium
2.3g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (78%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Lahore Chicken Biryani make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Lahore Chicken Biryani take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 55 minutes, including 60 minutes of passive resting; 160 minutes in total.Is Lahore Chicken Biryani difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Lahore Chicken Biryani have?
Approximately 610 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 78g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Lahore Chicken Biryani contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Lahore Chicken Biryani belong to?
This recipe belongs to Pakistani cuisine.How many ingredients does Lahore Chicken Biryani need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.Is Lahore Chicken Biryani filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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