CHICKEN BIRYANI RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN BIRYANI | EASY AND SIMPLE| IN PRESSURE COOKER

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice is healthier, while long-grain rice is often more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while chicken thighs are less expensive than breasts.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories, while sour cream is usually cheaper.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color and health benefits, while yellow food coloring is a budget-friendly substitute.

Pat dry the chicken before marinating.

Marinate the chicken with yogurt, turmeric, red chili powder for at least 20 minutes.

Sauté onions until caramelized (can be done in a non-stick pan or using the sauté function on the Instant Pot).

Deglaze the pot with some of the marinated chicken to remove browned bits.

Layer the marinated chicken over the basmati rice in the pot.

Add saffron and fresh herbs on top.

Seal the pot and cook under pressure until done.

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