Keto Chicken Dum Biryani

Experience the rich flavors of traditional biryani reimagined for your low-carb lifestyle with this Keto Chicken Dum Biryani. Tender, marinated chicken thighs are perfectly spiced with garam masala, turmeric, and fragrant whole spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Instead of carb-heavy rice, this recipe swaps in light and fluffy cauliflower rice, which absorbs all the aromatic goodness during the "dum" cooking process. A touch of saffron water, fresh mint, and cilantro elevate the dish, while ghee ensures the perfect balance of richness. Ready in just over an hour, this keto-friendly biryani is a flavorful, wholesome one-pot meal ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Savor the authentic taste of biryani without breaking your keto diet!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chicken thighs
• 300 grams Cauliflower rice
• 100 grams Full-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 inch piece Cinnamon stick
• 3 Green cardamom pods
• 4 Cloves
• 10 Saffron strands
• 2 tablespoons Warm water
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons Ghee
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 medium, thinly sliced Onion

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, turmeric, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt.

Step 2

Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them well with the marinade. Allow marinating for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Step 3

Soak the saffron strands in warm water and set aside.

Step 4

In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee over medium heat. Add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves. Sauté until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the sliced onions to the pan and cook until golden brown.

Step 6

Add the marinated chicken thighs to the pan, cooking until the chicken is browned on all sides.

Step 7

Meanwhile, in another pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee, add cauliflower rice, and cook until it's slightly tender yet maintaining a bite, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 8

Once the chicken is cooked, layer the cauliflower rice over the chicken in the same pan.

Step 9

Sprinkle the saffron water over the rice, followed by chopped cilantro, mint leaves, and lemon juice.

Step 10

Cover the pan tightly with a lid. Lower the heat and cook on dum (slow and steam) for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 11

Once done, gently mix the layers before serving hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1247.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1849.1

Total Fat 106.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 602.2mg	0%
Sodium 2997.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.9g	0%
Total Sugars 19.5g
Protein 153.0g	0%

Vitamin D 35IU	0%
Calcium 474.0mg	0%
Iron 16.2mg	0%
Potassium 3210.6mg	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: 51.5%

Protein: 32.8%

Carbs: 15.7%