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Chettinad Inspired Double Chicken Biryani

Chettinad Inspired Double Chicken Biryani

with Caramelised Onion, Peas, Yoghurt and Mango Chutney
Lily Stevens
Lily StevensUpdated on September 03, 2026
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Calories
905 kcal
Protein
73.5g protein
Total
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk

Bringing flavours from the tradition of Chettinad cuisine, our curry paste is a rich, warming masala blend of roasted spices and coconut inspired by Tamil cooking. As part of this delicate biryani, this dish combines classic flavours from Chettinad cooking with family favourite ingredients.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Onion

1 unit(s)

Intense™ Tomato

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

480 grams

Diced British Chicken Breast

1 sachet(s)

Curry Powder Mix

25 grams

Chettinad Style Paste

150 grams

Basmati Rice

15 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

120 grams

Peas

75 grams

Greek Style Natural Yoghurt

(Contains: Milk)

40 grams

Mango Chutney

Not included in your delivery

1 tsp

Sugar

300 milliliter(s)

Water for the Rice

1 tbsp

Honey

20 grams

Butter

Energy (kJ)3787 kJ
Energy (kcal)905 kcal
Fat25.5 g
of which saturates10.9 g
Carbohydrate99 g
of which sugars32.7 g
Dietary Fibre7.9 g
Protein73.5 g
Salt3.8 g
Trans Fat0.2 g
Potassium219.6 mg
Calcium26.5 mg
Iron0.6 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Large Saucepan
Bowl
Garlic Press
Lid

Cooking Steps

Get Started
1

Halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan on medium heat.

Once hot, add the onion, season with salt and pepper and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden, 10-12 mins. 

Finish the Prep
2

Meanwhile, chop the tomato into 1cm chunks. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Once the onion has softened, add the sugar (see pantry for amount) and cook until caramelised, 1-2 mins more.

Transfer the onion to a bowl, cover with a lid or foil and set aside.

Add the Flavour
3

Give the pan a quick wipe, then return to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.

Once hot, add the diced chicken to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook until lightly browned all over, 5-6 mins. Turn occasionally. TIP: Notice a stronger smell from your chicken? Don’t worry, this is normal due to packaging we use to keep it fresh. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging.

Add the tomato, garlic, curry powder and Chettinad style paste and fry for a further 2 mins.

All Together Now
4

Stir the rice and caramelised onion into the chicken pan and mix until the rice is coated.

Add the chicken stock paste, ¼ tsp salt and the water for the rice (see pantry for amount) and bring to the boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium and cover with the lid.

Leave to simmer for 10 mins, then remove the pan from the heat (still covered) and leave to the side for another 10 mins (the rice will continue to cook in its own steam). Cook until the chicken is cooked through. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Final Touches
5

Once the rice is cooked, stir through the peas, honey and butter (see pantry for both amounts) until melted and combined.

Season with salt and pepper.

Serve
6

Share the Chettinad style chicken biryani between your serving bowls.

Finish by dolloping on the yoghurt and drizzling over the mango chutney.

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