Looking for a quick, delicious, and no-fuss chicken biryani recipe? This one-pot biryani made in a pressure cooker is perfect for beginners, busy cooks, and biryani lovers who want all the flavor without all the work.
✅ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- ⏱️ Quick & Easy – Ready in under 40 minutes
- 🍽️ One Pot – Less mess, easy cleanup
- 🌶️ Perfectly Spiced – Flavorful but not too hot
👩🍳 Beginner-Friendly – No complicated steps or layering
🍛 What is Chicken Biryani?
Chicken Biryani is a famous Indian rice dish made with basmati rice, spiced chicken, and sometimes vegetables or herbs. Traditional biryani takes time and involves multiple steps—but this pressure cooker version simplifies the process while keeping all the rich flavor.
🧂 Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Chicken (bone-in preferred, boneless also works)
- Basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes)
- Yogurt – For marination and tenderness
- Onions – Sliced thin
- Tomatoes – Chopped
- Spices –
- Turmeric
- Red chili powder
- Garam masala
- Cumin seeds
- Cinnamon stick
- Bay leaf
- Cloves
- Ginger-garlic paste
- Ghee or oil
Fresh mint and coriander (optional but recommended)
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🥣 Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix:
- Chicken
- Yogurt
- Ginger-garlic paste
- Chili powder
- Salt
- Turmeric
Let it sit for 15–30 minutes (or overnight in the fridge for best results).
🍳 Step 2: Cook the Onions
In your pressure cooker, heat ghee or oil.
Add:
- Bay leaf, cinnamon, and cloves
- Sliced onions
Sauté until onions turn golden brown.
🍅 Step 3: Add Tomatoes and Spices
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
Then stir in:
- Cumin seeds
- Garam masala
- Coriander powder
Add the marinated chicken and cook for a few minutes until no longer pink.
🍚 Step 4: Add Rice and Water
Drain your soaked rice and add it to the cooker.
Add:
- Water (use 1.5 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice)
- Salt to taste
Give it a gentle stir.
🔥 Step 5: Pressure Cook
Close the lid and cook on medium heat for 1 whistle.
Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally (about 10 minutes).
🍽️ Step 6: Fluff and Serve
Open the lid and gently fluff the rice with a fork.
Garnish with fresh mint or coriander leaves.
Enjoy hot!