Chicken Tikka Biriyani

Chicken Tikka Biryani is a delicious biryani that is cooked and layered with chicken Tikka. It is perfect for any special occasions.

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Chicken Tikka Biryani is a tasty wholemeal perfect for any weekend. It is a delicious chicken biryani that goes well with just raita.

I prepared the chicken and marinated them overnight and then quick whipped up the biryani.

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• FAQ's
• How to make Chicken Tikka Biryani
• Serving Suggestions
• Tips for the perfect biryani
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Ingredients:

Chicken - Use boneless chicken cubes or chicken with bones for the tikka.

Marinade - The tikka marinade has the most common Indian species along with yogurt. It balances the spiciness and gives a perfect blend and taste.

Whole spices - Most important aromatic for biryani, they add in lots of flavors.

Onions, Tomato - We cook them until soft for a perfect biryani.

Fried Onions, Mint, and Cilantro - Use for flavor and sprinkle them while layering the biryani.

Saffron - We sprinkle saffron milk over the biryani for a lovely golden hue.

Ginger garlic paste -Use store-bought or homemade gg paste. It adds to the taste of any biryani.

FAQ's

How to make Chicken Tikka Biryani

Marinate The Chicken

In a mixing bowl add the spice powders. I am using Red chili Powder, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala, Cumin Powder, Turmeric Powder, Cardamom Powder, and the required Salt. You can also add some Chaat Masala gives a nice flavor to the tikka. I prefer using Kashmiri red chili powder for the bright red color.

Next, add the ginger garlic paste and the thick curd/yogurt along with lemon juice.

Add Dried fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi )

Next, add the cleaned chicken cubes. Chop the chicken pieces uniformly so that it is equal to the skew.

Combine everything well. Let the chicken marinate for 30 mins or up to 3 hours. If using bamboo skewers. Dip the skewers in hot water for 15 mins and then use. Now skew the marinated chicken into the skewers.

Air Fryer Method

Preheat the air fryer to 200C / 400 F for 5 mins. Brush or spray oil in the air fryer basket and arrange the skewers. Air Fry at 180 C / 356 F for 18 mins.

Flip once halfway and brush with oil. Airfryer Chicken Tikka is ready.

Stove top Method

• Heat a cast iron pan with oil. Once it's hot add the marinated chicken pieces and cook on a medium-low flame.
• Chicken gets cooked in 12-15 mins. Flip and cook on all sides until it's crisp and cooked.
• Once done switch off the flame. For the Smokey flavor. Arrange the chicken in skewers and show the chicken in the direct flame for a few secs and then set it aside. Chicken Tikka is ready on the stove top

Cook the Rice

Wash 2 cups of basmati rice or seeraga samba rice in water 3 or 4 times or until the water is clear and set aside.

In a pan add water and start cooking. To the water add the whole spices. Add in salt and oil and bring everything to a boil.

Once the water starts boiling add the soaked rice and cook until the rice is 95 % cooked. Switch off the stove and let it rest for 5 mins.

Drain the excess water and then spread the cooked rice on a wide plate and let it cool.

Remove the whole spices and the Rice is ready and fluffy.

Masala for Biryani

In a pan add in oil once it heats up add in fennel seeds and then Bay leaves, Cinnamon sticks, Cloves, and Cardamom. Let it splutter.

Then add in sliced onions and fry till they get golden brown on a low flame it may take some time. Reserve some onions for later use. Next, add ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell leaves.

Add Mint and coriander leaves, Saute for a min or till they shrink.

Next, add in the chopped tomatoes and cook till they become soft.

Now add the spice powders. I am using Chilli powder, Garam Masala, Cumin powder, and Salt. Mix well and cook for a min.

If you have some left over marinade from the chicken add that as well.

Now add in the curd/ yogurt.

Combine and cook till the oil separates.

Layer the Biryani

Now switch off and then add half of the chicken tikka.

Meanwhile, in a bowl take the milk and soak it in Saffron for about 30 mins and set aside. Chop in Mint and Coriander leaves and keep them ready as well.

Spread in one half of the cooked rice and then sprinkle in some saffron-soaked milk.

Sprinkle in some chopped mint and coriander leaves. Layer the remaining chicken tikka.

Top it with the remaining rice. Sprinkle in the saffron milk, mint, coriander leaves, and fried onion. Close the biryani pot. I used my Dutch oven.

Switch on the stove to a very low flame and then place an iron dosa pan or a heavy iron pan and then place the biryani pot on top. Cook in the lowest flame for 20 mins and switch off.

Let the pot remain closed for another 30 mins and then open.

Gently fluff the rice. Delicious chicken Tikka biryani is now ready.

Serving Suggestions

Biryani makes a complete meal by itself. Still, you can add more accompaniments per standards. Biryani goes well with Onion Raita, Biryani brinjal curry, Papad, Pickle, or Boiled egg.

You can serve biryani with any one of them. A popular combination is 65 or Grilled chicken and Onion Raita in restaurants.

Tips for the perfect biryani

• Selection of Rice: Always select a good quality long-grained basmati Rice.
• Use fresh chicken pieces. Use boneless chicken for preparing the tikka, if you prefer a restaurant-style biryani.
• Marinate the chicken as mentioned. This helps in cooking the chicken juicy and tender.
• Use fried onions and follow the layers for perfect results.
• You can prep the chicken the previous day and cook the biryani the next day. It helps in saving cooking time.
• I am making the chicken tikka in air fryer. This helps in making the tikka real quick. You can also use an oven or stovetop.
• Instead of chicken tikka, you can also follow the same method for preparing tandoori biryani or Chicken 65 biryani.
• You can also follow the same recipe method and try malai tikka biryani. It is less spicy and tastier. Malai tikka marinade has cream cheese, yogurt ,and cream. It is rich and heavenly.

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Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate.It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

Note: This post is originally from 2019. Its now updated with new Recipe card, Pictures.