Biryani with Chicken Drumsticks

Chicken Biryani with Chicken Drumsticks Method:

This recipe guides you through marinating the chicken to infuse it with spices, cooking the rice to fluffy perfection, and layering everything together for a rich, flavourful chicken biryani. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, these simple steps will help you create a stunning and aromatic dish that will impress your family and friends. Let's cook it up!

1. Heat the ghee in a pan and add the onions & fry until they are dark brown but not burned.
2. Drain the crispy onions from the ghee and set aside.
3. To marinate the chicken: Mix in a bowl the yogurt, lime juice, garlic, ginger, salt, chili powder, half of the cilantro, half of the fried onions, and the leftover ghee.
4. Add Sadia Chicken Drumsticks to the bowl and mix well to fully the chicken with the marination.
5. Set a large pan on low heat and cook the chicken for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
6. Remove cooked chicken form heat and set aside.
7. Soak the saffron in milk and set aside.
8. Soak the rice in boiled water with salt, cardamom, cloves, bay leaves, cinnamon stick and set aside.
9. Grease the bottom of a deep pot with ghee then add the soaked rice. Pour the saffron milk then arrange the drumsticks on top.
10. Put the pot on low heat. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes.
11. Press some rice into a small bowl and flip it on a serving plate. Remove the bowl and lay 2 drumsticks next to it.
12. Garnish with crispy onion, fresh coriander, and pomegranate seeds. Enjoy!