Chicken and Saffron Rice Biryani

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken in pieces
• 720 ml basmati rice
• 960 ml chicken broth
• 150 ml olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 ml cumin seeds
• 5 ml coriander seeds
• 10 ml saffron powder
• 5 ml of salt
• 5 ml ground black pepper
• 5 ml cardamom powder
• 5 ml cinnamon powder
• 5 ml ground ginger
• 5 ml of turmeric
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• 100 g raisins
• 50 g chopped almonds
• Chopped fresh parsley to decorate

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and aromatic, about 8-10 minutes.
2. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the rice, raisins, almonds, and saffron, mixing well to ensure even distribution of spices.
4. Pour in the broth, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
5. Remove from heat, pour the lemon juice, and garnish with parsley before serving.