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Healthy Low Calorie Chicken Biryani
A flavorful low-calorie chicken biryani with only 476 calories and 55g of protein per serving. Chicken is marinated in yogurt and aromatic spices, then cooked with golden caramelized onions, tomato, and basmati rice infused with saffron water. Garnished with crispy onions for an authentic finish.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- crispy fried onion optional
biryani
- 2 medium onion (sliced)
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 large tomato (chopped)
- 300 g cooked basmati rice (cooked)
- fresh coriander (chopped)
- 2 tbsp saffron water (saffron dissolved in warm water)
chicken
- 400 g chicken breast (cubed)
- 100 g low-fat yogurt
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 squeeze lemon juice
Steps
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1Slice chicken into cubes. Add low-fat yogurt, fresh garlic, ginger, chili powder, garam masala, turmeric, salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice. If the color doesn't change, it's not well seasoned.Tip: Yogurt marinade tenderizes the chicken.
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2Get a pan on high heat, add sliced onion and cook for 8 minutes until golden brown.~8 min
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3Add cinnamon, cumin, the marinated chicken, and 1 chopped tomato. Cook for 8 minutes, mixing well.~8 min
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4Add cooked basmati rice, fresh coriander, and saffron water. Give it a gentle mix.Tip: Stir gently to preserve the rice grains.
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5Garnish with crispy onion and serve.
Nutrition (per serving)
476
Calories
55g
Protein
42g
Carbs
8g
Fat
3g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Biryani is one of the most beloved rice dishes in South Asian cuisine, originating from Persia and refined across India and Pakistan. This fitness-adapted version replaces heavy oils with yogurt-marinated chicken and cuts calories without sacrificing the signature layered flavors.
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