Here’s a delicious recipe for Chickpeas Biryani with Chicken:

Chickpeas Biryani with Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:

For Marinating Chicken:

• 500 grams chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons biryani masala

For Biryani Rice:

• 2 cups basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes and drained
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas (canned or boiled)
• 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1/4 cup fried onions (for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
• Salt to taste
• Water for cooking rice

Whole Spices:

• 2 bay leaves
• 4-5 green cardamom pods
• 4-5 cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 star anise

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken:
   • In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, and biryani masala. Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are well-coated. Marinate for at least 1-2 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator.
2. Cook the Rice:
   • In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the soaked and drained basmati rice, along with salt and whole spices (bay leaves, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, star anise). Cook the rice until it’s 70-80% cooked. Drain and set aside.
3. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
4. Prepare Biryani Layers:
   • In a heavy-bottomed pan or biryani pot, heat ghee. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown. Remove half of the fried onions for garnish.
   • Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until it’s partially cooked. Add chopped tomatoes, mint leaves, and coriander leaves. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
5. Layering:
   • In the same pan, create layers. Start with half of the partially cooked rice, followed by a layer of chickpeas, and then the remaining rice. Top it with the remaining fried onions.
6. Dum Cooking (Oven Method):
   • Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid or seal it with aluminum foil. Place it in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender.
7. Serve:
   • Once done, gently fluff the biryani with a fork. Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander leaves and fried onions.

Enjoy your flavorful Chickpeas Biryani with Chicken! Serve it with raita or a side salad for a complete meal.