Cranberry Chicken Biryani Recipe

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Cranberry Chicken Biryani
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Directions:

  1. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
  2. In a medium nonmetal bowl combine yogurt, ginger, garlic, and garam masala; mix well.
  3. Add chicken pieces; toss to combine.
  4. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  5. In a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven cook onions in 1/3 cup hot butter, stirring often, about 15 minutes or until onions are golden and caramelized.
  6. Using tongs, remove onions from Dutch oven; set aside.
  7. Add cashew to Dutch oven; cook for 2-3 minutes or until lightly brown and toasted.
  8. Using a slotted spoon, remove cashews from Dutch oven; drain on paper towel-lined plate.
  9. In a large saucepan combine 4 cups of the chicken broth, the basmati rice, and 1 tablespoon butter.
  10. Bring to boiling, decrease heat; simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until broth is absorbed and rice is tender; remove from heat.
  11. Drain chicken, discarding marinade.
  12. Add chicken to Dutch oven; cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  13. Stir in cinnamon, cumin, salt, and cloves; cook and stir 1 minute.
  14. Add remaining chicken broth; cook and stir 4-5 minutes more or until chicken is tender and no longer pink.
  15. Add cranberries, caramelized onions, and cooked rice to chicken mixture in Dutch oven.
  16. Mix gently.
  17. Combine cayenne pepper and milk.
  18. Pour milk mixture over chicken-rice mixture.
  19. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  20. Remove lid and mix well.
  21. To serve, divide chicken mixture among serving bowls.
  22. Top with mint, cilantro, and reserved cashews; serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 455.82 Kcal (1908 kJ)
Calories from fat 202.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.45g 35%
Cholesterol 60.35mg 20%
Sodium 397.1mg 17%
Potassium 636.44mg 14%
Total Carbs 47.46g 16%
Sugars 11.72g 47%
Dietary Fiber 3.74g 15%
Protein 21.9g 44%
Vitamin C 6mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 47.6mg 264%
Calcium 88.4mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 105.09 Kcal (440 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.18g 35%
Cholesterol 13.91mg 20%
Sodium 91.55mg 17%
Potassium 146.73mg 14%
Total Carbs 10.94g 16%
Sugars 2.7g 47%
Dietary Fiber 0.86g 15%
Protein 5.05g 44%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 11mg 264%
Calcium 20.4mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.2
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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