chicken biryani Ingredients:Jerk Chicken Thighs2 1/2 -3 pound chicken thighs (about 5-6)1 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)1 teaspoon minced garlic1 teaspoon minced ginger1 teaspoon white pepper½ teaspoon cumin spiceFor a more flavorful chicken add more spices like curry, paprika, coriander, chill, (about 1/2 teaspoon each)¼ -⅓ cup yogurtChicken Briyani2-3 tablespoons cooking oil/butter/Ghee1 Tablespoon minced garlic2 teaspoons minced ginger1 medium onion chopped1 small jalapenos pepper , deseeded and chopped1 bay leaf1 teaspoon cumin spice3-4 cardamon pods , cracked teaspoon1 teaspoon curry spice1-2 cinnamon stick1 teaspoon chilli spice (optional)1 teaspoon smoked paprika½-1 teaspoon or more white/black pepper1/3 -1/2 cup cashew (optional)2 cups Basmati rice1 red bell pepper , chopped4 cups Liquid Broth or water, and/or coconut milk1 ½ teaspoon salt or more adjust to taste2 tablespoons or more cilantro (optional) Directions:Wash chicken thighs, for faster cooking make a ½ ” slit into chicken thigh meat on either side of the chicken, then wipe with a paper towel. Season with salt (about 1½ teaspoons).Add chicken to a bowl then add garlic, ginger, white pepper, cumin. Mix.Then add yogurt thoroughly mix. Refrigerate until ready to use .When ready to use discard excess marinade from chicken .Place chicken skin side up in a skillet / Dutch oven or oven safe pot/pan for about 3 minutes each, be very careful with the chicken, it shouldn’t burn. Remove from the pan and set aside.Preheat Oven to 350 degrees F.If necessary, remove any burns from pan.Add about 2 tablespoons oil or more followed by onions, bell pepper , garlic , and bay leaf. Sauté until soft but not golden, about 2-3 minutes. Then add cumin , coriander , curry , cardamon pods , cinnamon sticks, chill pepper, red bell pepper and cashews. Stir for another minute.Next add all the remaining ingredients, rice , stock and salt to taste .Add chicken, bring to a boil.Place in the oven in pre-heated oven uncovered . Cook for about 30- 35 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.Remove let it cool, garnish with cilantro, if desired and serve. Share this:TwitterFacebookLike Loading...