Chicken Biryani Ii Food

CHICKEN BIRYANI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or ghee) fry potatoes until brown, drain and reserve the potatoes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and fry onion, garlic and ginger until onion is soft and golden. Add chili, pepper, turmeric, cumin, salt and the tomatoes. Fry, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Add yogurt, mint, cardamom and cinnamon stick. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes are cooked to a pulp. It may be necessary to add a little hot water if the mixture becomes too dry and starts to stick to the pan.
• When the mixture is thick and smooth, add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the spice mixture. Cover and cook over very low heat until the chicken is tender, approximately 35 to 45 minutes. There should only be a little very thick gravy left when chicken is finished cooking. If necessary cook uncovered for a few minutes to reduce the gravy.
• Wash rice well and drain in colander for at least 30 minutes.
• In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil (or ghee) and fry the onions until they are golden. Add saffron, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger and rice. Stir continuously until the rice is coated with the spices.
• In a medium-size pot, heat the chicken stock and salt. When the mixture is hot pour it over the rice and stir well. Add the chicken mixture and the potatoes; gently mix them into the rice. Bring to boil. Cover the saucepan tightly, turn heat to very low and steam for 20 minutes. Do not lift lid or stir while cooking. Spoon biryani onto a warm serving dish.

CHICKEN BIRYANI II

Steps:

• Heat oil in large, heavy frying pan and saute onions and garlic until lightly browned.
• Add ginger, fry another minute or two, then transfer mixture to a large bowl.
• Add chicken.
• Grind together the cardamom, cloves, peppercorns, dried coriander, cumin and poppy seeds.
• Blend with lemon juice, garam marsala, cayenne, salt, tomato paste, bay leaves and yogurt.
• Stir mixture into vegetable and chicken mixture, cover and refrigerate for several hours.
• Using a large, heavy frying pan, cook mixture, covered, over low heat for 10 - 15 minutes, stirring often.

CHICKEN BIRYANI

Steps:

• Soak 300g basmati rice in warm water, then wash in cold until the water runs clear.
• Heat 25g butter in a saucepan and cook 1 finely sliced large onion with 1 bay leaf, 3 cardamom pods and 1 small cinnamon stick for 10 mins.
• Sprinkle in 1 tsp turmeric, then add 4 chicken breasts, cut into large chunks, and 4 tbsp curry paste. Cook until aromatic.
• Stir the rice into the pan with 85g raisins, then pour over 850ml chicken stock.
• Place a tight-fitting lid on the pan and bring to a hard boil, then lower the heat to a minimum and cook the rice for another 5 mins.
• Turn off the heat and leave for 10 mins. Stir well, mixing through 15g chopped coriander. To serve, scatter over the leaves of the remaining 15g coriander and 2 tbsp toasted almonds.

MONTEREY CHICKEN II

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Place chicken breasts between waxed paper and pound until thin.
• Lightly dust with flour and salt and pepper.
• Melt 1/4 cup butter or margarine in skillet.
• Saute chicken until brown.
• Remove and set aside.
• Melt remaining butter or margarine in same skillet.
• Saute onion, garlic and mushrooms until cooked.
• Stir in flour, celery salt, chicken broth and wine (if using).
• Cook over low heat until thickened (5 minutes).
• Stir in avocado and 1/2 cup cheese; blend to combine ingredients.
• Remove from heat.
• Arrange chicken in baking dish.
• Spoon avocado mixture over chicken and top with remaining cheese.
• Bake for 10-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked and cheese melts.

CHICKEN BIRYANI

Steps:

• Soak the rice in warm water, then wash in cold until the water runs clear.
• Heat the butter in a saucepan and cook the onions with the bay leaf and other whole spices for 10 minutes. Sprinkle in the turmeric, then add chicken and curry paste; cook till aromatic.
• Stir the rice into the pan with the raisins, then pour over the stock. Place a tight fitting lid on the pan and bring to a hard boil, then lower the heat to a minimum; cook the rice for another 5 minutes. Turn of the heat & leave for 10 minutes. Stir well, mixing through half the coriander.
• To serve scatter over the rest of the coriander and the almonds.

OVEN FRIED CHICKEN II

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450
• Combine all dry ingredients in a plastic bag.
• Wash your chicken and shake off excess water.
• Drop in bag and shake each piece. Place in a metal pan skin side down and put in preheated oven.
• Turn pieces over after about 20 minutes.
• Continue baking until crisp and browned.

GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN II

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, water or chicken and cornstarch mixture, dry sherry, sesame oil, garlic and ginger; set aside. Combine egg and cornstarch mixture well.
• Add chicken and toss to coat. Heat oil until hot; fry chicken in batches until crisp and brown (do not crowd pan). Drain on paper towels.
• Pour off all but 2 teaspoons oil from pan.
• Add chilies and toss for a few seconds.
• Return chicken to pan with soy sauce mixture and cook until glazed (1 to 2 minutes). Add pea pods; cook 1 more minute. Serve immediately.
• If reheat ing, cut down on cooking time. Serves 6 to 8.

CHICKEN A LA KING II

Steps:

• Saute green pepper and mushrooms in butter in a 10" skillet until green pepper is tender.
• Combine flour, salt, and pepper; add to vegetables, stirring until smooth.
• Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Gradually add chicken broth and half-and-half; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
• Stir in chicken and pimiento; cook until thoroughly heated.
• Divide filling among patty shells.