Instant Pot Chicken Biryani
This Instant Pot Chicken Biryani is a delicious Indian-inspired rice dish filled with spices and frozen veggies then topped with yogurt.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 385kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp gingerroot, minced
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp turmeric
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup mixed frozen veggies
Topping ideas
- Cilantro, chopped
- Cucumber raita or Greek yogurt
- Crispy shallots/onions
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to Instant Pot in the order in which they are listed, except for frozen veggies and toppings.
- Place lid on Instant Pot and make sure valve is set to seal. Press the pressure cook button and set to high, then cook for 5 minutes. Instant Pot will take about 5-10 minutes to come to pressure then pressure cook for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, microwave frozen veggies for 1-2 minutes until defrosted and prepare any toppings of choice.
- Do a quick release of the pressure on the Instant Pot by flicking the switch at the top with a spoon. Open the lid when pressure gauge has dropped and the lid opens easily.
- Once lid is safe to open, stir in veggies, then add to bowls and garnish with toppings of choice. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
Make your own garam masala using a blend of ground cumin, coriander, cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
Top your chicken biryani with cucumber raita, a yogurt sauce made with mint and cucumbers.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for 4-5 days. Sprinkle some water over top then microwave for 2-3 minutes or reheat in a pan on the stovetop.
Freeze this dish for up to 1 month. Defrost in the fridge overnight then reheat as normal.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 488mg | Potassium: 724mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2493IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg