Chicken Biryani

Chicken Biryani is a fragrant, layered rice dish from the Indian subcontinent, featuring tender chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked with basmati rice, caramelized onions, and fresh herbs. It's a beloved one-pot meal where the rice and meat are often cooked separately before being layered and steamed together, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced meal, offering a good mix of carbohydrates from the rice, protein from the chicken, and some fat from the cooking oil or ghee. A typical serving provides around 500-700 calories, along with key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and fiber from the spices and herbs.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	550 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	65 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	850 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Zinc	3 mg
Magnesium	50 mg
Folate	60 mcg

Per 1 typical serving (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Biryani is a culinary symbol of cultural fusion, with its origins tracing back to Persian influences that blended with local South Asian ingredients and techniques. Nutritionally, the use of spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander not only adds depth of flavor but also provides anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits.