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Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

45 min4 servings🍳 1 pan + instant potPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$14.00610 cal · 40g protein

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken thighs1½ lb
  • plain yogurt½ cup
  • garam masala2 tsp
  • ground turmeric½ tsp
  • paprika1 tsp
  • garlic4 cloves
  • fresh ginger1 tbsp
  • yellow onions2 count
  • butter2 tbsp
  • basmati rice1½ cups
  • chicken broth1½ cups
  • cilantro1 bunch

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the chicken into chunks and mix with the yogurt, garam masala, turmeric, paprika, minced garlic, grated ginger, and 1 teaspoon salt. Let it sit 10 minutes (or overnight in the fridge).

  2. 2

    On Sauté, melt the butter and cook the thinly sliced onions 8 minutes until golden. Scoop out half for topping.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken and its marinade and cook 3 minutes, scraping the bottom.

  4. 4

    Rinse the rice well and spread it over the chicken without stirring. Pour the broth over the rice.

  5. 5

    Cook on HIGH pressure for 6 minutes, then natural release for 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Gently fluff, then top with the saved onions and chopped cilantro.

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