20-Min Chicken Biryani with Curry Sauce
Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced chicken and aromatic curry sauce, finished in one skillet. Restaurant-style biryani in 20 minutes, no slow-cooking required.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 2
Add sliced onion and cook until golden and fragrant, 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Stir in curry paste and cook for 1 minute until the aroma intensifies and oil begins to separate.
Step 4
Add chicken pieces and stir constantly, coating with curry, for 3–4 minutes until edges turn opaque.
Step 5
Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer for 1 minute, then add cooked rice and fold gently until combined.
Step 6
Squeeze lime juice over the top, scatter cilantro, and serve hot directly from the skillet.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch or larger)
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
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