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Instant Pot Chicken Biryani Recipe

This Instant Pot chicken biryani recipe takes just 25 minutes and turns out a homey meal. Only simple ingredients are required.
  • cook TIME 20 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 25 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 491 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (18)

  • 18 oz skinless boneless chicken breast cut into small cubes
  • 4 oz onions chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup basmati rice
  • 1 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp traditional Dijon mustard
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 whole star anise
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 oz cashew toasted
  • 2 tbsp mint thinly sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Press the “sauté” button on the Instant Pot. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp minced garlic, and 4 oz chopped onions to the pot. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes or until the onions become translucent.

2

Add 18 oz cubed chicken breast along with the seasonings: 1 tsp paprika, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp turmeric, and 1 tsp mustard. Stir to spread the seasonings out evenly and cook for about 5 minutes.

3

Add 1 1/2 cup raw basmati rice, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 bay leaf, and 1 whole star anise. Stir to incorporate.

4

Gently pour 1 1/2 cup chicken broth into the pot and close the lid. Turn the steam handle to the “sealed” position, select the “rice” mode and adjust the timer to cook for 12 minutes.

5

Place a cloth over the vent and use a spoon to switch the steam handle to the “venting” position. Tip in 1 oz cashews, drizzle 1 tsp lime juice over the top and stir well.

6

Sprinkle 2 tbsp sliced mint on top and spoon the rice into serving dishes. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 491kcal | Fat 10g | Saturated Fat 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | Monounsaturated Fat 5g | Cholesterol 93mg | Sodium 545mg | Potassium 686mg | Carbohydrate 61g | Fiber 3g | Sugar 2g | Protein 37g | Vitamin A 400IU | Vitamin C 4mg | Calcium 46mg | Iron 2mg