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Skinny Chicken Biryani

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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This flavor-filled Indian dinner isn't just healthy, it's quick and easy to make, too!

Skinny Chicken Biryani

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 13
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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)
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In medium bowl, stir together yogurt sauce ingredients, reserving half of the mint for garnish; cover and refrigerate.
  • Step 
    2
    Place chicken broth in small bowl, and add saffron threads. Set aside.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    6
    Divide rice among 4 shallow bowls; top with chicken mixture, yogurt sauce and remaining mint.

Nutrition

360 Calories
6g Total Fat
26g Protein
51g Total Carbohydrate
7g Sugars

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;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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