Heart-Healthy Single Plate Chicken Biryani

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our **Heart-Healthy Single Plate Chicken Biryani**, a wholesome twist on the classic favorite. This nutrient-packed recipe features tender, spiced skinless chicken breast paired with fluffy brown basmati rice, all simmered in fragrant spices like turmeric, cumin, and garam masala. A light touch of low-fat yogurt and a drizzle of olive oil keep this one-pot wonder guilt-free while delivering rich, authentic taste. Enhanced with fresh cilantro and mint, this single-serving biryani is perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal that’s both diabetes-friendly and heart-smart. Ready in just 50 minutes, it’s a delicious way to savor comfort food without compromising your health.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Brown basmati rice
• 150 grams Skinless chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons Low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil
• 0.5 medium Onion
• 1 large Garlic cloves
• 1 inch piece Ginger
• 1 small Tomato
• 1 small Green chili
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon Garam masala
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
• 1.25 cups Water
• 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves

Directions

Step 1

Rinse 0.5 cup of brown basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear, and soak in water for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Slice half of a medium onion thinly, mince 1 large garlic clove, and grate a 1-inch piece of ginger.

Step 3

Dice 150 grams of skinless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

Chop 1 small tomato and 1 small green chili finely.

Step 5

In a medium-sized pot, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot, stirring for a minute until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the chopped tomato and green chili, and sauté for another 2 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in 0.25 teaspoon turmeric powder, 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander, 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin, and 0.25 teaspoon garam masala.

Step 9

Add the diced chicken to the pot, and cook until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides.

Step 10

Mix 2 tablespoons of low-fat plain yogurt with the chicken mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes until the yogurt is absorbed.

Step 11

Add the soaked and drained rice to the pot, stirring gently to combine with the chicken mixture.

Step 12

Pour 1.25 cups of water into the pot and add 0.5 teaspoon salt.

Step 13

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.

Step 14

While the rice is cooking, chop 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro and tear 5 fresh mint leaves.

Step 15

Once cooked, remove the pot from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes, covered.

Step 16

Fluff the biryani with a fork, stirring in the chopped cilantro and mint leaves.

Step 17

Serve the heart-healthy chicken biryani on a plate, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(804.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	608.2

Total Fat 21.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 125.0mg	0%
Sodium 2209.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g	0%
Total Sugars 14.4g
Protein 54.3g	0%

Vitamin D 15.6IU	0%
Calcium 175.1mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 664.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.0%

Protein: 35.7%

Carbs: 32.3%