Description
One Pot Chicken Yakhni Pulao is a heartwarming dish that brings together tender chicken, aromatic spices, and fluffy basmati rice in one pot. This flavorful meal is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, delivering restaurant-quality taste with simple ingredients. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, this pulao will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain basmati rice
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 4 green cardamom pods
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté sliced onions until golden brown.
- Add chicken thighs to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in minced ginger and garlic; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Toss in cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cardamom; let them sizzle for a moment.
- Add rinsed basmati rice and chicken broth; stir gently to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then cover tightly and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving and garnish with fresh cilantro and mint.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg