Skinny Chicken Biryani

Name: Skinny Chicken Biryani
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves; 1/2 cup Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth, warmed; 1 pinch saffron threads, if desired; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1 cup diced onion; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 4 cups cooked basmati rice (or other white rice)

2 Ratings

2 Reviews

Kitchen Tested

Prep 35 min
Total 35 min
Servings 4

This flavor-filled Indian dinner isn't just healthy, it's quick and easy to make, too!

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated September 20, 2016

Make With

Progresso Broth

Ingredients

Yogurt Sauce

1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

Chicken

1/2 cup Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth, warmed
1 pinch saffron threads, if desired
1 tablespoon butter
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup diced onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garam masala
4 cups cooked basmati rice (or other white rice)

Steps

1

In medium bowl, stir together yogurt sauce ingredients, reserving half of the mint for garnish; cover and refrigerate.
2

Place chicken broth in small bowl, and add saffron threads. Set aside.
3

Heat 10- to 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add butter; heat until foaming. Add chicken; brown on all sides, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate, using slotted spoon.
4

Add onion and salt to same skillet. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until translucent. Add garam masala; cook 1 minute longer or until fragrant.
5

Add broth mixture, stirring first if using saffron threads. Add chicken; stir to coat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 3 to 5 minutes longer to allow flavors to combine.
6

Divide rice among 4 shallow bowls; top with chicken mixture, yogurt sauce and remaining mint.

Boost the veggies in this dish by adding 1 cup frozen sweet peas to the chicken mixture along with the broth. Just add 2 minutes to the cook time.
If using a nonstick pan, increase cook time for chicken so it has time to brown on all sides.
Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 360

Calories from Fat: 60

Total Fat: 6g; 9%

Saturated Fat: 3g; 14%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 60mg; 20%

Sodium: 340mg; 14%

Potassium: 440mg; 12%

Total Carbohydrate: 51g; 17%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 8%

Sugars: 7g

Protein: 26g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%

Vitamin C: 4%; 4%

Calcium: 15%; 15%

Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;