Herb chicken and rice

Chicken second courses

Chicken Biryani is one of my favorite foods. A plateful of this ghee-soaked rice, fragrant with whole spices, saffron, and perfectly cooked bone-in chicken pieces is pure decadence and sheer delight. Unfortunately, making any version of a traditional biryani is labor and time intensive, not to mention, demanding of expensive ingredients. I started making my go-to version of Chicken and Rice that I call my poor-and-busy-woman's version of biryani. This, along with a side of zesty raita is one of my go-to meals. Leftovers make an even more delicious lunch the next day.