One-Pot Chicken Yakhni Pulao | 30 Min Meal Prep Recipe By Thecozyplates

One-Pot Chicken Pulao | 30 Min Meal Prep Recipe

"Mama's fragrant Chicken Pulao — one pot, zero stress. This is the recipe we made every Friday growing up. Basmati rice, tender chicken, and whole spices cooked together so all the flavor goes into every grain. Best part? No fancy equipment, just 1 heavy pot and 30 minutes."

Why You’ll Love It:

- One pot meal - less dishes, more flavor

- Meal prep friendly- 3 days tak fridge me perfect rehta hai  

- Budget friendly - feeds 4-5 people under  just few rupees

- No oven, no pressure cooker needed

Ingredients:

- 500g Chicken with bone

- 2 cups Basmati Rice 

- half cup Yogurt

- 1 large Onion, sliced

- 2 Tomatoes

- Whole Spices: Bay leaf, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Cloves, Cumin, Coriander powder

- Ginger Garlic Paste, Green Chilies

- Salt, Oil, Fresh Coriander & Mint

Instructions:

Add oil in a pan then add sliced onions fry until golden brown, Then add chicken and stir for 2 minutes, 

Then add whole spices, green chillies, Tomatoes, Ginger garlic paste, salt and pepper mix well and cook for 5 min until chicken cooked, then add yogurt mix well, you can add chicken cube (optional) 

Add 4 cup of water  after 5 min add soaked rice(soaked for 30 min) 

When water dried up cover rice and cook on medium to low flame 5 min.

Equipment:

Heavy pot with lid, Bowl, Wooden spoon. Bas.

Nutrition + FAQ:

*Q: Can I use boneless chicken?*  

A: Haan, but bone wale se yakhni zyada tasty banti hai.  

*Q: How long does it last?*  

A: Fridge me 3 days. High protein meal prep hai.