Smoky Chinese Chicken Biryani
A fusion dish that combines the flavors of smoky BBQ and traditional Chinese and Indian biryani. Chicken is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and spices before being cooked with basmati rice and served with a side of pickled vegetables.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breastscut into bite-sized pieces
- ●2 tablespoons dark soy saucefor marinating
- ●2 tablespoons hoisin saucefor marinating
- ●1 teaspoon garam masalafor flavor
- ●2 cups basmati riceuncooked
- ●1 large onionschopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1/2 teaspoon smoked paprikafor smoky flavor
- ●1 teaspoon saltto taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add onions and cook until they start to brown, about 5 minutes.
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Add garlic and cook for another minute.
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Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through.
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In a separate saucepan, heat 2 cups of water over high heat.
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Add garam masala and smoked paprika to the water and bring to a boil.
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Add basmati rice to the saucepan and stir to coat with the spice mixture.
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Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
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Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in dark soy sauce and hoisin sauce.
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To assemble the biryani, place a scoop of the rice mixture in the bottom of a large serving dish.
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Top with the cooked chicken and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Optional: Serve with a side of pickled vegetables, such as carrots and cucumbers, for a refreshing contrast.