Best Chicken Biryani in Edmonton

(Customer Favorite)

Experience our authentic Chicken Biryani, a royal Indian delicacy at Spicy Delight Indian Bistro & Bar. Featuring fragrant basmati rice layered with tender, marinated chicken pieces and aromatic spices, slow-cooked to perfection using traditional dum style. This customer favorite brings the authentic flavors of India to Edmonton.

Prep Time: 45 mins

Spice Level: Medium-Hot

Customer Favorite

Chicken Biryani is one of India's most celebrated dishes and a signature specialty at Spicy Delight Indian Bistro & Bar. Our authentic recipe begins with long-grain basmati rice that's carefully selected for its fragrance and texture. The chicken is marinated in a blend of yogurt and aromatic spices including ginger, garlic, turmeric, and garam masala, then cooked to tender perfection.

The biryani is prepared using the traditional dum style, where layers of fragrant rice and spiced chicken are carefully arranged and slow-cooked together. This method allows all the flavors to meld perfectly, creating a dish that's rich, aromatic, and bursting with authentic Indian flavors. We garnish it with fried onions, fresh mint, and serve it with cooling raita for a complete dining experience.

Ingredients & Nutrition

Main Ingredients:

Basmati rice
Chicken pieces
Yogurt marinade
Saffron
Ginger-garlic paste
Garam masala
Turmeric powder
Cardamom pods
Cinnamon sticks
Bay leaves

Nutrition Information (per serving):

Calories: 520
Fat: 18g
Protein: 32g
Carbohydrates: 65g

* Nutrition values are approximate

How We Prepare Our Chicken Biryani

Our Chicken Biryani preparation follows traditional Indian cooking methods. We start by marinating fresh chicken pieces in a blend of yogurt and authentic Indian spices, allowing the flavors to penetrate deeply for several hours. The basmati rice is soaked and partially cooked to achieve the perfect texture.

The biryani is assembled in layers using the traditional dum method. First, we layer the partially cooked rice with the marinated chicken, adding aromatic spices, saffron-infused milk, and ghee between layers. The dish is then sealed and slow-cooked, allowing all the flavors to meld together perfectly. The result is a biryani that's fragrant, flavorful, and truly authentic to Indian cuisine.

What Customers Say About Our Chicken Biryani

Amanda S.

Edmonton Resident

"The best Chicken Biryani I've ever had in Edmonton! The rice is perfectly fragrant and the chicken is incredibly tender. The layers of flavors are amazing - you can taste every spice and ingredient."

March 18, 2024

Robert M.

Local Food Blogger

"Spicy Delight's Chicken Biryani is exceptional. The traditional dum cooking method really shows through in the texture and flavor. As someone who has tried biryani all over Alberta, this is among the very best."

February 22, 2024

Priya K.

Regular Customer

"As someone who grew up eating authentic Indian food, I'm very particular about Chicken Biryani. Spicy Delight's version reminds me of home - the perfect balance of spices, the fragrant rice, and that authentic dum cooking method."

April 8, 2024