One-Pot High-Protein Chicken Biryani

 

One-Pot High-Protein Chicken Biryani — One pan. Minimal washing up. Elite macros. Elite taste. Took me no time to prep. Perfect family dinner or easy meal prep. Highly recommend! What a nice mix up to boring chicken and rice.

Full Recipe (Approx. 4 servings)
* Chicken breast, diced — 600g (approx. 21.2 oz / 1.3 lbs)
* Basmati rice (uncooked) — 200g (approx. 7 oz / 1 cup)
* Onion, thinly sliced — 1 onion (approx. 150g / 5.3 oz)
* Red pepper, diced — 1 pepper (approx. 100g / 3.5 oz / 3/4 cup)
* 0% fat Greek yoghurt — 150g (approx. 5.3 oz / 2/3 cup)
* Peas (frozen is fine) — 100g (approx. 3.5 oz / 2/3 cup)
* Light coconut milk — 100ml (approx. 3.4 fl oz / 2/5 cup)
* Boiling water or chicken stock — 300ml (approx. 10.1 fl oz / 1.25 cups)
* Olive oil (or spray) — 1 tbsp (approx. 15ml)
* Garam masala — 1 tsp
* Ground cumin — 1 tsp
* Paprika — 1 tsp
* Turmeric — 1/2 tsp
* Chilli powder (optional) — 1/2 tsp
* Salt & pepper — to taste

Method:
1. Combine ingredients into an oven-safe dish or pot.
2. Cook for 60 minutes at 180°C.
3. Once done, fluff the rice with a fork and taste for seasoning.
4. Add chopped coriander or a squeeze of lemon to finish.

Macros & Fibre (per serving)
* Calories: 540 cals
* Protein: 48g
* Carbs: 45g
* Fat: 15g
* Fibre: 5g

Verdict
9/10 — One pan means minimal washing up, and the prep takes virtually no time at all. With elite macros and elite taste, it serves as the ultimate family dinner or easy meal prep option. A brilliant way to switch things up from boring chicken and rice. Highly recommended!

Full credit to @gymtrav for the original — go show them some love. 🤍