Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani
Posted by: Kranthi Erra |
Date: May 12, 2025 |
Category: Hyderabadi
Ingredients
- 2 yellow onions
- 2lb boneless chicken Thighs
- 4 cups of rice
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup whole milk full fat yogurt
- 2 tsp Ginger-Garlic-Green chili paste
- 1/2 Red chili powder
- 4 tsp Garam Masala
- 3 handfuls of fresh mint and cilantro
- 1/4 cup of mixed whole spices - 2 Bay leaves, carrom seeds, whole cardamom, cinnamon sticks
- pinch of saffron
- 1/4 cup of Ghee
- 1/4 cup of warm milk
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine paprika, lemon juice, lemon zest, onion powder,
ginger powder, garlic powder, Italian herbs, chili flakes, yogurt,
salt, and pepper.
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Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and massage until well
coated. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes (or longer for more
flavor).
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Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little butter or olive oil.
Cook the marinated chicken thoroughly until it's cooked through and
slightly browned.
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Remove the chicken from the pan and let it cool slightly. Then,
slice the chicken into long, thin strips.
- Warm the pita breads. Spread tzatziki sauce on each pita.
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Add the sliced chicken to the pita bread. Top with pickled onions
and sliced tomatoes. Add more tzatziki sauce if desired.
- Wrap and enjoy immediately.