20-Min Biryani Bowl with Crispy Chicken & Raita
Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced fried chicken, creamy raita, and quick dal—all the biryani flavors in one pan, no 90-minute steam required. A complete weeknight dinner that tastes like a celebration.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice (or store-bought biryani rice)
- 1 lb chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp biryani or garam masala spice blend
- ¾ cup plain yogurt (for raita)
- ½ cup cucumber, finely diced
- 1 cup cooked red lentils (dal)
- ¼ cup cilantro (fresh, chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 2
Toss diced chicken with 1.5 tbsp biryani spice and a pinch of salt, then add to the skillet.
- 3
Cook chicken, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
- 4
Stir in cooked rice and dal, warming through for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Mix yogurt with diced cucumber, remaining 0.5 tbsp spice, salt, and cilantro to make raita.
- 6
Divide rice bowl between plates, dollop raita on top, and garnish with extra cilantro.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon or spatula
- small bowl (for raita)
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