Chicken Biryani with Poached Egg
A classic Indian-inspired dish with marinated chicken, flavorful basmati rice, and a poached egg for added richness.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups Basmati riceUncooked
- ●1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breastCut into bite-sized pieces
- ●2 teaspoons Purely biryani masala
- ●2 Poached egg
- ●1 tablespoon Filipino-style soy sauce
- ●2 cups WaterFor cooking rice
- ●1 tablespoon Ghee or vegetable oilFor cooking chicken
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add more oil if necessary, then add the biryani masala and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the basmati rice and 2 cups of water to the skillet.
- 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- 7
While the rice cooks, poach the eggs in a separate pot of simmering water until cooked through.
- 8
To assemble the biryani, place a portion of the cooked rice on a plate, top with the cooked chicken, and place a poached egg on top.
- 9
Serve immediately and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.