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Lighter Chicken Biriyani recipe is a Indian Dinner meal that takes several minutes to make. If you enjoy Indian for Dinner, you will like Lighter Chicken Biriyani!

Lighter Chicken Biriyani

Lighter Chicken Biriyani Recipe
Lighter Chicken Biriyani

I was looking for flavorful lighter recipes and came across this recipe. I tweaked it a little to our liking. My husband and I really enjoyed it.I used light yogurt, but you'll get a creamier result with regular yogurt, without really adding much fat to the overall dish.

Lighter Chicken Biriyani

What Course Is Lighter Chicken Biriyani?

Lighter Chicken Biriyani is for Dinner.


How Long Does Lighter Chicken Biriyani Recipe Take To Prepare?

Lighter Chicken Biriyani takes several minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Lighter Chicken Biriyani Recipe Take To Cook?

Lighter Chicken Biriyani takes several minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Lighter Chicken Biriyani Recipe Make?

Lighter Chicken Biriyani makes 8 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Lighter Chicken Biriyani Recipe?

The ingredients for Lighter Chicken Biriyani are:

1 1/2 C jasmine rice, uncooked
2 1/4 C water
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp saffron, crushed
1 1/2 pounds boneless,skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tsp salt
1 TBLS olive oil
1 1/2 C onion, diced
4 tsp hot curry powder
1 tsp cardamom
1 1/2 tsp ginger root, grated
3 garlic cloves, grated
3 serrano chiles, seeded and minced
2 C plain yogurt, (do not use non-fat)
1 C golden seedless raisins
1 C dry-roasted cashews, chopped
1/2 C fresh cilantro


How Do I Make Lighter Chicken Biriyani?

Here is how you make Lighter Chicken Biriyani:

In a rice cooker, combine jasmine rice, water, 1 tsp salt, saffron and cinnamon stick. Cook according to rice cooker directions.Season chicken with 1/2 tsp salt and saute in olive oil. When lightly browned, remove from pan and keep warm. Add onion, 1/2 tsp salt, hot curry powder, cardamom, ginger, garlic and serranos to pan and saute until tender. Add yogurt and whisk until well combined. Add chicken and raisins. Cook until heated through.Remove cinnamon stick from rice and discard. Stir rice into chicken mixture until well combined. Sprinkle with cashews and cilantro.Makes 8 hearty satisfying 1 cup servings.EnjoyNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WOODLANDSPRYTE.


What's The Nutritional Info For Lighter Chicken Biriyani?

The nutritional information for Lighter Chicken Biriyani is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 447.1
  • Total Fat: 11.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 53.1 mg
  • Sodium: 796.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 58.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
  • Protein: 28.4 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Lighter Chicken Biriyani?

Lighter Chicken Biriyani is Indian cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Lighter Chicken Biriyani Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Lighter Chicken Biriyani is Low Fat


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