BIRYANI CHICKEN AND RICE

By bjnelson55

A biryani is a hot cooked rice dish flavored with curry.

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice, uncooked, rinsed
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. cumin seed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. minced gingerroot
• 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1-3/4 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tsp. garam masala
• 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
• 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 1/2 cup ATHENOS Greek Strained Nonfat Yogurt

Preparation

Step 1

PLACE rice in medium bowl. Add enough cold water to cover rice. Let stand 10 min.

MEANWHILE, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add cumin seed; cook and stir 30 sec. Stir in onions, garlic and ginger; cook 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring constantly. Add chicken and ground cumin; cook and stir 2 min.

DRAIN rice. Add to chicken mixture with all remaining ingredients except yogurt; mix well. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on low heat 22 to 24 min. or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Serve topped with yogurt.

TIPS: Special Extra
Mix 2 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro with yogurt before using as directed.sign in and join the discussion