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Luscious Chicken Biryani in Tomato Cream Sauce

Experience a luxurious chicken biryani featuring tender chicken pieces and cauliflower in a velvety tomato cream sauce, packed with the aromatic flavors of turmeric, cardamom, cumin, and coriander. Enjoy this delightful dish with a side of naan bread or brown rice.
4
55 min
TOTAL TIME
364
CALORIES
$2.35
PER SERVING
Luscious Chicken Biryani in Tomato Cream Sauce
Ingredients
14 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Ghee
2 tbsp ghee
Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp red pepper flakes
Garlic
3 cloves garlic
minced
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
chopped into 1-inch chunks
Cauliflower Florets
2 cups cauliflower florets
Tomatoes
2 cups tomatoes
diced, with juices
Ground Cardamom
2 tsp ground cardamom
Ground Turmeric
1 tsp ground turmeric
Greek Yogurt
1 cup greek yogurt
Red Onion
1 whole red onion
thinly sliced
Ground Coriander
2 tsp ground coriander
Fresh Cilantro
1 tbsp fresh cilantro
chopped, for garnish
Ground Cumin
2 tsp ground cumin
Fresh Ginger
1 tbsp fresh ginger
grated
Directions
10 STEPS
20 min
PREP TIME
35 min
COOK TIME
55 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a large deep skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat ghee on medium.
2
Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add cumin, coriander, cardamom, turmeric, and pepper flakes, and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.
4
Increase heat to medium-high and add garlic, tomatoes, and ginger.
5
Cook, stirring frequently, until tomato has broken down slightly, about 5 minutes.
6
Add Greek yogurt, stirring to combine into a thick paste.
7
Add chicken and bring to a simmer.
8
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 10 minutes.
9
Add cauliflower to the skillet; replace lid and continue cooking until cauliflower is tender and chicken is no longer pink inside, about 10 to 15 minutes more.
10
Divide among serving plates and garnish with cilantro.
Health Info
Macros
13g
CARBS
19g
FAT
32g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
GLUTEN FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
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