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A crockpot filled with aromatic Chicken Biryani, surrounded by various cooking ingredients and spices

Chicken Biryani

Slow cooker chicken biryani is a tasty and easy meal. It’s perfect for busy days when you want a flavorful dinner without much work.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs cut into pieces
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp biryani spice mix
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 1 cup water for the rice

Method
 

  1. Combine the chicken, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, biryani spice, salt, and sliced onion in the slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  3. During the final 30 minutes, rinse the basmati rice until the water runs mostly clear. In a saucepan, bring the 2 cups broth and 1 cup water to a boil, stir in the rice, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the rice from the heat and let it steam, covered, for 10 minutes. If still firm, add 1 to 2 tablespoons hot water and cook briefly until tender.
  5. Fluff the rice, fold it gently into the cooked chicken mixture, garnish with cilantro, and serve.