Chicken Biryani

total time:: 30 min

Makes 4 servings

Sara Betz

This is a good one...you should try it.

ingredients

2 t. canola oil
1 lb. chicken breast, but into 1-inch pieces
1 cup chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (be careful not to touch the seeds with your hands. I scrape them out with a utensil)
1 t. minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 t. garam masala (this is an Indian spice that I bought and World Market)
3/4 t. ground cumin
1/2 t. salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chopped plum tomato
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
1/3 cup golden raisins
1 (14oz) can chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup sliced almonds
4 lime wedges

directions

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; saute 3 minutes. Add onion and jalapeno; saute 3 minutes. Add ginger, garam masals, cumin, salt and garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add tomato, rice, raisins, and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in cilantro. Sprinkle with almonds; serve with lime wedges.

Source: Sara Betz