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Tender
Chicken Pulao
Recipe: Fragrant Rice Packed With Flavour

101 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
17
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
This tender chicken pulao blends succulent chicken with fragrant basmati rice, ghee, and warm Indian spices. Marinated chicken adds juiciness, while aromatic whole spices and sautéed onions infuse the rice with deep flavour. Serve with raita for a wholesome, restaurant-style meal made right at home.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
750 gramsChicken on the bone, cut into 2-inch pieces
1½ cupsBasmati rice, soaked for 20 minutes and drained
½ cupYoghurt
2 tablespoonsGinger-garlic paste
to tasteSalt
3 tablespoonsGhee
1 teaspoonCumin seeds
6–8Cloves
6–8Green cardamoms
2Cinnamon sticks (1-inch)
2Bay leaves
2Onions, sliced
2Tomatoes, finely chopped
1 teaspoonRed chilli powder
3½ cupsChicken stock
for garnishFresh coriander sprig
to serveRaita

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Description - Step 1

Marinate chicken

Combine chicken pieces, yoghurt, ginger-garlic paste, and salt in a bowl. Mix well and let it marinate for 1 hour. This ensures the chicken stays juicy and absorbs the flavours.

 

Description - Step 2

Heat spices

In a thick-bottomed colour pan, heat ghee. Add cumin seeds and sauté until they change colour. Add cloves, cardamoms, cinnamon sticks, and bay leaves. Cook until fragrant to release aromatic oils.

 

Description - Step 3

Sauté onions and tomatoes

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown. Add chopped tomatoes and cook on high heat for 3 minutes, stirring continuously. Mix in red chilli powder and cook for another minute for balanced heat.

 

Description - Step 4

Cook chicken partially

Add marinated chicken to the pan. Mix and sauté on high heat for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is half-cooked. This seals in the juices while letting spices coat the meat.

 

Description - Step 5

Add stock and boil

Pour in chicken stock, add salt to taste, and bring it to a boil. Ensure all chicken pieces are submerged for even cooking.

 

Description - Step 6

Add rice and cook

Add soaked and drained basmati rice. Mix gently and cook on high heat for 5–6 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the stock and start cooking evenly.

 

Description - Step 7

Simmer and finish

Cover with a lid and cook on low heat until rice and chicken are fully cooked. Remove from heat and let it rest for 2 minutes. Then, transfer the pulao to a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh coriander sprigs and serve hot with raita.

 

Step 1
Marinate chicken
60 minutes
Step 2
Heat spices
3 minutes
Step 3
Sauté onions and tomatoes
6 minutes
Step 4
Cook chicken partially
6 minutes
Step 5
Add stock and boil
5 minutes
Step 6
Add rice and cook
6 minutes
Step 7
Simmer and finish
15 minutes

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Plating Instructions

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You can serve in a deep bowl to show off the fluffy rice and juicy chicken.

 

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Pairing Instructions

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Place raita and salad on the side for a balanced meal.

 

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Garnishing Instructions

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When garnishing, make sure to add a few coriander leaves on top for freshness.

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