How long does Chicken Cheese Biryani take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chicken Cheese Biryani serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chicken Cheese Biryani spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chicken Cheese Biryani?

½ cup Processed Cheese, 500 grams Chicken Thigh, 2 cup Basmati Rice, 1.25 cup Milk, 5 grams Mint Leaves, 1 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Cheese Biryani?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Cheese Biryani?

About 974 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Cheese Biryani

Name: Chicken Cheese Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 1.25 cup Milk; ½ cup Processed Cheese, Grated; 500 grams Chicken Thigh, Boneless; 2 cup Basmati Rice; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 Bay Leaves; 3 Green Cardamom; 3 Cloves; 2 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 5 grams Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 Tomato, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; 2.5 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 cup Water

Also known as Cheese Biryani · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & Pulao Rice dishes One-pot meals High protein Gluten-free

Total40 min

Prep15 min

Cook25 min

Serves3

Per serving974 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party

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Chicken cheese biryani of chicken thighs and basmati cooked in one pot with mint and milk, topped with cheese. Mild, serves 3, 40 minutes plus soaking, video.

High protein

Ingredients

19 items

Cooking for3 servings

Milk1.25 cup
Processed Cheese, Grated½ cup
Chicken Thigh, Boneless500 grams
Basmati Rice2 cup
Cinnamon1 inch
Sunflower Oil1 tbsp
Bay Leaves1
Green Cardamom3
Cloves3
Ginger, Finely Chopped2 tsp
Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped5 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped1
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Salt2.5 tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Water1 cup

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	974kcal	2922kcal
Protein	58g	173g
Carbohydrate	124g	372g
Fat	28g	84g
Fibre	6.3g	19g
Sugar	9.4g	28g

Cookd masalas for chicken thigh

Method

1
Wash and soak the rice for 20 mins.
Basmati Rice
2
In a biryani pot, heat oil and add bay leaf, cardamom, cloves and saute. Add chopped ginger, garlic and saute for a minute. Add onions and saute until translucent. Add the coriander leaves, mint leaves and the tomatoes and cook for 2 mins. Add the kashmiri red chili powder and garam masala. Add the chicken pieces and saute on a moderate flame for 5 mins.
Chicken ThighCinnamonSunflower OilBay LeavesGreen CardamomClovesGingerMint LeavesCoriander LeavesTomatoKashmiri Red Chilli PowderGarlicOnionSaltGaram Masala Powder
3
Add water, cover and cook for another 5 mins. Add the soaked rice, milk and mix gently. Cover the pan and cook for 12 mins. Open the pan, add the grated cheese and cover to cook for another 3 mins or until the cheese is melted.
MilkProcessed CheeseWater

Before you start

How long does Chicken Cheese Biryani take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Cheese Biryani serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Cheese Biryani vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Cheese Biryani spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chicken Cheese Biryani?: ½ cup Processed Cheese, 500 grams Chicken Thigh, 2 cup Basmati Rice, 1.25 cup Milk, 5 grams Mint Leaves, 1 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Cheese Biryani?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Cheese Biryani?: About 974 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.