Malaysian Coconut Chicken Biryani
A flavorful and aromatic Malaysian-inspired biryani dish made with coconut milk and chicken. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- β1 pound chicken breastboneless and skinless
- β1 can coconut milkfull-fat
- β1 cup basmati riceuncooked
- β1 medium onionchopped
- β2 cloves garlicminced
- β1 tablespoon gingergrated
- β1 teaspoon curry powderadjust to taste
- β1/2 teaspoon cumin powderadjust to taste
- β1/2 teaspoon saltadjust to taste
- β2 cups waterfor cooking rice
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook until onion is translucent.
- 3
Add chicken; cook until browned on all sides.
- 4
Add curry powder, cumin powder, and salt; cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add coconut milk; stir to combine.
- 6
Bring mixture to a simmer; reduce heat to low.
- 7
In a separate saucepan, cook basmati rice according to package instructions.
- 8
To assemble biryani, layer cooked rice and chicken mixture in a large serving dish.
- 9
Garnish with chopped cilantro (if desired).
- 10
Serve hot and enjoy!