Vegetable loaded Chicken Biryani

  • Preparation time
    61 min
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Number of servings
    12

Fragrant basmati rice is cooked to perfection with aromatic spices, tender chicken, and a colorful medley of vegetables, featuring our Maggi Chilli Sauce

Ingredients
  • Rice, basmati(750 g)
  • Olive Oil, extra virgin(15 ml)
  • Onion, white, diced(300 g)
  • Carrots, fresh, diced(100 g)
  • Bay leaf, dried(2 units)
  • Cardamom pods(3 units)
  • Cinnamon, fine(8 g)
  • Turmeric, fine(8 g)
  • Chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, diced(1200 g)
  • Curry paste, medium(100 g)
  • Maggi Chili Sauce (60 ml)
  • Chicken stock, low sodium(2000 ml)
  • Peas, frozen(80 g)
  • Corn, frozen(80 g)
  • Green beans, fresh, sliced(80 g)
  • Coriander, fresh, roughly chopped(10 g)
  • Almonds, sliced, toasted(50 g)

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Preparation
  • 1
    Soak the basmati rice in warm water for 15 minutes, then rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside
  • 2
    In a large saucepan with a lid heat the olive oil to a medium high heat.
  • 3
    Add the onions and carrots and fry for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften
  • 4
    Add the bay leaf, cardamom pods, cinnamon and turmeric and fry until fragrant
  • 5
    Add the diced chicken, curry paste and Maggi Chili sauce and stir to coat well. Fry until the curry paste becomes fragrant
  • 6
    Add the rice into the pan and cover with the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and secure a tight-fitting lid on top. Allow to cook covered over a medium heat for 8-10 minutes.
  • 7
    Quickly open the lid and add in the peas, corn and green beans. Stir well and cover immediately. Simmer over a low heat for another 5 minutes.
  • 8
    Turn off the heat and leave, covered for another 5 minutes
  • 9
    Top with chopped coriander and toasted almonds
Nutritional facts per serving
Energy
516.5 kcal | 25.0 %
Protein
30.2 g | 23.0 %
Carbohydrates
75.5 g | 59.0 %
Sugars
15.2 g
Fiber
5.9 g
Sodium
385.8 mg
Fats
10.3 g | 18.0 %
Saturated Fats
2.0 g