Monday, November 21, 2011

Chicken Biryani

  • 1 cup basmati rice, uncooked, rinsed
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin seed
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. minced gingerroot
  • 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Sun-Dried Tomato & Oregano Dressing
  • 1 tsp. garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

Place rice in medium bowl. Add enough cold water to cover rice. Let stand 10 min.

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add cumin seed; cook and stir 30 sec. Stir in onions, garlic and ginger; cook 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring constantly. Add chicken; cook and stir 2 min.

Drain rice. Add to chicken mixture with remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover; bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 30 min. or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min.