Low-and-Slow Chicken Biryani
Low-and-Slow Chicken Biryani brings tender chicken and fluffy basmati rice together with warming whole spices like cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom, brightened by mint, cilantro, and lemon. Creamy yogurt and ginger-garlic paste meld into a richly spiced sauce while gentle cooking lets the aromas bloom. Serve it for a cozy weekend dinner or a special gathering when you want layered flavor and comforting texture.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Low-and-Slow Chicken Biryani, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the basmati rice in a large container and cover it with several inches of cool water; let it soak for about 30 minutes, then drain.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the cinnamon sticks, 8 cloves, and 4 black cardamom pods and fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add the onions; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute; sprinkle the mint and cilantro on top and cook for 1 more minute.
- 5
Stir the chicken into the skillet and season with 1 teaspoon salt; cook and stir until the chicken is browned, about 20 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the yogurt, green chile peppers, lemon juice, the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, ground chile pepper, and turmeric; cook until the oil starts to separate from the sauce, 10 to 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to low.
- 7
Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a large pot; add 1 tablespoon salt, cumin seeds, 2 green cardamom pods, 2 cloves, and the bay leaves and boil for 1 minute.
- 8
Add the drained rice; return the water to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and drain, keeping the whole spices with the rice.
- 9
Spoon the chicken mixture into a slow cooker, top with the partially cooked rice, and mix them together; cook on High until the rice is tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Calories 443.37 kcal High 22%
- Protein 19.82 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 69.55 g 25%
- Total Fat 9.07 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.3 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 47.29 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 339.34 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 8.69 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 14.71 g --
- Added Sugars 12.43 g High 25%
- Calcium 78.62 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.06 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 415.79 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 32.25 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 3.64 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Low and Slow Chicken Biryani is made with 20 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Basmati Rice, Black Cardamom, Chili Pepper, and Cinnamon Sticks. Each serving provides about 443.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Low-and-Slow Chicken Biryani made of?
- The main ingredients are Basmati Rice, Black Cardamom, Chili Pepper, Cinnamon Sticks, Diced Chicken Breast. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Low-and-Slow Chicken Biryani?
- About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 443.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Low-and-Slow Chicken Biryani easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Low-and-Slow Chicken Biryani healthy?
- Low-and-Slow Chicken Biryani has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 443.37 calories and 19.82 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 339.34 mg (15% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.3 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 12.43 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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