One-Pot High-Protein Chicken Biryani

A high-protein one-pot chicken biryani for minimal washing up - spiced basmati rice, chicken, peas and Greek yoghurt all cooked together in one dish. Great for a family dinner or easy meal prep.

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Recipe Info
Servings: 4
Prep: 10m
Cook: 1h
Total: 1h10m
Ingredients
  • 600g chicken breast, diced
  • 200g basmati rice, uncooked
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 150g 0% fat Greek yoghurt
  • 100g peas (frozen is fine)
  • 100ml light coconut milk
  • 300ml boiling water or chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (about 15ml), or oil spray
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp chilli powder (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Chopped coriander or a squeeze of lemon, to finish
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4.
  2. Combine all the ingredients, except the coriander or lemon, in an oven-safe dish or pot.
  3. Cover and cook for 60 minutes.
  4. Once done, fluff the rice with a fork and taste for seasoning.
  5. Add chopped coriander or a squeeze of lemon to finish.