Fitness coach shares easy chicken biryani recipe loaded with 55g protein: See step-by-step guide

Eating healthy is easier said than done, especially if the person determined to stick to their diet is craving a warm plate of biryani. However, the fitness journey need not always sacrifice such comforts at the altar of health goals.

Chicken biryani can be a rich source of protein if the ingredients and portion size are controlled. (Pexel)

Taking to Instagram on February 17, fitness coach and online content creator Prakhar Shrivastava shared his recipe for a protein-rich chicken biryani that one can indulge in without derailing their fat-loss efforts.

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Prakhar provided the following reasons for his recipe supporting weight loss:

• High protein content from chicken helps with muscle retention
• Controlled amount of fat and carbohydrates to provide energy
• No excess ghee as found in restaurants

The ingredients listed below are for two servings and contain a total of approximately 720 to 780 calories. The macros include 55 to 60 grams of protein, 75 to 85 grams of carbohydrates, and 22 to 25 grams of fat.

Ingredients for healthy chicken biryani

• 2 chicken leg pieces
• ½ cup long-grain rice (brown rice can also be used)
• 2 to 3 tbsp low-fat curd
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Ginger garlic paste
• Salt
• Biryani masala
• Tej patta (bay leaf)
• Whole spices for boiling rice
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 onion (sliced)
• Green chilli
• Coriander leaves
• Pudina leaves

Method of preparation

1. Marinate the chicken with curd, lemon juice, salt, spices and ginger garlic paste. Let it rest for a while.
2. Boil rice in water with tej patta and whole spices until partially cooked. Keep aside.
3. In a handi or pan, apply 1 tsp olive oil and sauté onions and green chilli.
4. Add the marinated chicken and cook it covered until the chicken is tender.
5. Add the cooked rice over the chicken layer.
6. Top with fried onions, coriander leaves, pudina leaves, biryani masala and a pinch of salt.
7. Cover the lid and cook on a low flame for a few minutes to let the flavours combine.
8. Done! Your healthy high-protein biryani is ready.

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