Chicken biryani is a dish which is considered to be a favorite comfort food or even classified as a dish made on special occasions. Each and every family has their own version of this chicken and rice dish. Our version uses a few basic ingredients which result in an explosion of flavor. By using the Instant Pot, we’ve drastically reduced the time it takes to cook a traditional chicken biryani. This is another quick and easy dish which you’ll want to add to your weekly rotation.
2 teaspoons ghee- use our recipe to make your own!
2 tablespoons oil (divided into 1 tb each)
¼ cup chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
2 tablespoons water + ¼ cup water
Instructions
Turn on the Instant Pot to SAUTE mode (normal)
Wait until the display reads “HOT”
While waiting for the pot to heat, marinate the chicken
In a bowl, add the chicken, yogurt, biryani masala, turmeric powder, ginger, garlic, chilies, salt
Mix well to incorporate the ingredients
Set aside
Add 1 tablespoon oil and 2 teaspoons ghee to the Instant Pot
Add the bay leaves, cinnamon, star anise and cumin seeds
Stir and allow to pop and sizzle
Add the sliced onions
Allow to saute for 3-4 minutes until caramelized
Press CANCEL on the Instant Pot
Remove the onions to a clean dish and set aside
Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the Instant Pot
Add the chicken with the marinade and stir
Add 2 tablespoons water and stir
Close and lock the lid on the Instant Pot
Turn the vent to sealing to prevent steam from escaping
Set pot to MANUAL mode
Set to HIGH PRESSURE
Set timer to 4 minutes
Once the timer goes off on the Instant Pot, manually release the steam by opening the vent. The silver prong will drop back into the lid. BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT STEAM
Press CANCEL on the Instant Pot
Open the lid
Layer the washed rice over the cooked chicken
Add ¼ cup water on top of the rice
Layer onions on top of the rice
Sprinkle mint on top of onions
Close and lock the lid on the Instant Pot
Turn the vent to sealing to prevent steam from escaping
Set pot to MANUAL mode
Set to HIGH PRESSURE
Set timer to 6 minutes
Once the timer goes off on the Instant Pot, manually release the steam by opening the vent. The silver prong will drop back into the lid. BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT STEAM
Press CANCEL on the Instant Pot
Garnish with cilantro
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Serving suggestion This dish can be served with raita, butter chicken, your favorite curries, or as is for a main meal.
Variations Add in extra veggies for a complete meal.
Recipe by Instapottin' With Poonam at https://www.instapottinwithpoonam.com/chicken-biryani-instant-pot/