Marvellous Pistachios and Apricot Stuffed Chicken Biryani Recipe

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Marvellous Pistachios and Apricot Stuffed Chicken Biryani
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Directions:

  1. Mix together all the ingredients mentioned under stuffing in a bowl and keep aside.
  2. Now cut a deep pocket in the side of the chicken fillets and fill each fillet with the prepared stuffing.
  3. Secure the open edges of the chicken pockets with toothpicks.
  4. Heat oil in a large pan on medium heat.
  5. Saute the chicken breasts/fillets in it until the juices are sealed in the chicken and the chicken changes colour to golden brown.
  6. Remove the fillets from pan and drain on clean paper towels.
  7. Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan.
  8. Add the ground masala paste.
  9. Stir-fry till the ghee leaves the masala and floats on top of it.
  10. Add the chicken fillet pieces and some water, as required, to cook the chicken.
  11. Remove the chicken once the gravy thickens and the chicken is done{test for doneness with a fork}.
  12. Then, combine in a bowl, all the ingredients for the labneh layer and keep aside.
  13. Layer the biryani in an oven-proof dish in the following style.
  14. Start with a layer of rice followed by the labneh mixture.
  15. Then put another layer of rice followed by the chicken and its masala.
  16. Top with a layer of rice.
  17. Pour 1/4 cup of ghee all over the beautifully layered biryani.
  18. Now, pour 1/2 a cup of saffron milk all over the rice.
  19. Cover and seal the baking dish with atta dough.
  20. Bake the biryani in a pre-heated oven for 20-30 minutes.
  21. Garnish with the fried onion rings, cashewnuts and raisins.
  22. Serve hot with raita.
  23. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 740.84 Kcal (3102 kJ)
Calories from fat 373.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.52g 64%
Cholesterol 167.4mg 56%
Sodium 589.98mg 25%
Potassium 1079.12mg 23%
Total Carbs 57.47g 19%
Sugars 13.57g 54%
Dietary Fiber 6.36g 25%
Protein 41.98g 84%
Vitamin C 86.3mg 144%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 18%
Iron 97.5mg 541%
Calcium 235.7mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 143.97 Kcal (603 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.07g 64%
Cholesterol 32.53mg 56%
Sodium 114.65mg 25%
Potassium 209.71mg 23%
Total Carbs 11.17g 19%
Sugars 2.64g 54%
Dietary Fiber 1.24g 25%
Protein 8.16g 84%
Vitamin C 16.8mg 144%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 18%
Iron 18.9mg 541%
Calcium 45.8mg 24%

* 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

  • 17.5
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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