Quick Halal Chicken Pulao (Aromatic Rice)

Name: Quick Halal Chicken Pulao (Aromatic Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 300 g halal chicken breast or thighs, cubed; 1.5 cups Basmati rice, soaked; 1 onion, sliced; 2 TL ginger-garlic paste; 2 cups halal chicken broth or water; 2 cardamom pods, 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 cloves (whole spices)

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Enjoy the deep, aromatic flavors of South Asian rice dishes without the long process with this Quick Halal Chicken Pulao. Unlike layered Biryani, Pulao is cooked by simmering the rice and chicken together in a beautifully fragrant broth infused with whole spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. The chicken is tender, and the Basmati rice absorbs all the wonderful savory, aromatic liquid, resulting in a single, incredibly flavorful pot of golden rice and moist halal chicken. It’s a medium-difficulty dish that’s perfect for a weeknight when you crave authentic, satisfying Indian/Pakistani flavors.

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A pot of light brown, aromatic rice with chunks of chicken and whole spices visible, garnished with cilantro

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time40 min

Servings4 Servings

Equipment

Heavy-bottomed pot with a tight lid

Ingredients

300 g halal chicken breast or thighs, cubed1.5 cups Basmati rice, soaked1 onion, sliced2 TL ginger-garlic paste2 cups halal chicken broth or water2 cardamom pods, 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 cloves (whole spices)

Instructions

1
In a pot, heat oil or ghee. Add the whole spices (cardamom, cinnamon, cloves) and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
2
Add the sliced onion and cook until golden brown. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
3
Add the cubed chicken and cook until it is browned on all sides. Stir in Pulao spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric).
4
Drain the soaked Basmati rice and add it to the pot. Stir gently for 1 minute.
5
Pour in the chicken broth or water. Add salt. Bring to a rapid boil, then immediately reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover tightly, and cook for 15-20 minutes until all liquid is absorbed and the rice is fluffy. Do not lift the lid during this time.
6
Let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Gently fluff the rice with a fork before serving with Raita.

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Leckere Rezepte

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