This dish is an ode to the traditional breyani of South Africa, but with a twist! Flavours of fresh parsley, cumin, and whole cinnamon take it to the top of the yum scoreboard! Chicken mince is fried in this heavenly spice blend before being tossed in basmati rice. The entire dish is then dolloped with creamy tzatziki. This one is very lekker, we guarantee it!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
NICE RICE, CHEF
Place the rice in a pot with 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
HERB STATION
Place ½ of the Parsley on a chopping board along with the garlic. Finely chop until combined in a chunky paste. Set aside.
BIG ON FLAVOUR
Pat dry the Chicken with paper towel. Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the onion, the NOMU rub, and the whole spice mix. Fry until the onion is soft, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the herb paste, the chicken, and a pinch of salt. Fry until fragrant, 2-3 minutes (shifting regularly). Add the rice and gently toss for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Cover with a lid, and set aside to dry out for 10 minutes (there should be no liquid remaining). Remove from the heat, discard the cinnamon stick, and season.
PLATE IT UP!
Dish up the fragrant breyani alongside the Tomato. Dollop over the raita and garnish with the remaining Parsley. Eat and be merry, because you earned it!
NICE RICE, CHEF
Place the rice in a pot with 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
HERB STATION
Place ½ of the Parsley on a chopping board along with the garlic. Finely chop until combined in a chunky paste. Set aside.
BIG ON FLAVOUR
Pat dry the Chicken with paper towel. Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the onion, the NOMU rub, and the whole spice mix. Fry until the onion is soft, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the herb paste, the chicken, and a pinch of salt. Fry until fragrant, 2-3 minutes (shifting regularly). Add the rice and gently toss for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Cover with a lid, and set aside to dry out for 10 minutes (there should be no liquid remaining). Remove from the heat, discard the cinnamon stick, and season.
PLATE IT UP!
Dish up the fragrant breyani alongside the Tomato. Dollop over the raita and garnish with the remaining Parsley. Eat and be merry, because you earned it!
NICE RICE, CHEF
Place the rice in a pot with 600ml [800ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
HERB STATION
Place ½ of the Parsley on a chopping board along with the garlic. Finely chop until combined in a chunky paste. Set aside.
BIG ON FLAVOUR
Pat dry the Chicken with paper towel. Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the onion, the NOMU rub, and the whole spice mix. Fry until the onion is soft, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the herb paste, the chicken, and a pinch of salt. Fry until fragrant, 3-4 minutes (shifting regularly). Add the rice and gently toss for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Cover with a lid, and set aside to dry out for 10 minutes (there should be no liquid remaining). Remove from the heat, discard the cinnamon stick, and season.
PLATE IT UP!
Dish up the fragrant breyani alongside the Tomato. Dollop over the raita and garnish with the remaining Parsley. Eat and be merry, because you earned it!
NICE RICE, CHEF
Place the rice in a pot with 600ml [800ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
HERB STATION
Place ½ of the Parsley on a chopping board along with the garlic. Finely chop until combined in a chunky paste. Set aside.
BIG ON FLAVOUR
Pat dry the Chicken with paper towel. Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the onion, the NOMU rub, and the whole spice mix. Fry until the onion is soft, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the herb paste, the chicken, and a pinch of salt. Fry until fragrant, 3-4 minutes (shifting regularly). Add the rice and gently toss for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Cover with a lid, and set aside to dry out for 10 minutes (there should be no liquid remaining). Remove from the heat, discard the cinnamon stick, and season.
PLATE IT UP!
Dish up the fragrant breyani alongside the Tomato. Dollop over the raita and garnish with the remaining Parsley. Eat and be merry, because you earned it!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R143.74
for 4 servings · R35.94 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets needs 600 gFree Range Chicken Stock Chunks Avg 800 g 800 g at R27.99 · 75% of packR20.99
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Tomatoes needs 2Tomato Puree in Tub 240 g R20.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R20.99
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Whole Spice Mix needs 90 mlMother in Law Spice Mix 45 g R29.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R29.99
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White Basmati Rice needs 400 mlFully Cooked White Basmati Rice 250 g R37.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R37.99
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Fresh Parsley needs 10 gGarlic and Parsley Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 7% of packR3.80
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Chicken Breyani?
The preparation time for Chicken Breyani with basmati rice & tzatziki is between 35 and 50 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Chicken Breyani with basmati rice & tzatziki?
The total time required to make Chicken Breyani with basmati rice & tzatziki is between 45 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Chicken Breyani provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Chicken Breyani?
Chicken, Garlic, Onion, Parsley, Raita, Spice Mix, Tomato, White Basmati Rice
What is the nutritional information of Chicken Breyani?
Calories: 688, Carbs: 104 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 51.5 grams, Sugar: 11.5 grams, Salt: 254 grams
How do I prepare Chicken Breyani?
BIG ON FLAVOUR: Pat dry the chicken with paper towel. Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the onion, the NOMU rub, and the whole spice mix. Fry until the onion is soft, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the herb paste, the chicken, and a pinch of salt. Fry until fragrant, 2-3 minutes (shifting regularly). Add the rice and gently toss for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Cover with a lid, and set aside to dry out for 10 minutes (there should be no liquid remaining). Remove from the heat, discard the cinnamon stick, and season. PLATE IT UP!: Dish up the fragrant breyani alongside the tomato. Dollop over the raita and garnish with the remaining parsley. Eat and be merry, because you earned it! HERB STATION: Place ½ of the parsley on a chopping board along with the garlic. Finely chop until combined in a chunky paste. Set aside. NICE RICE, CHEF: Place the rice in a pot with 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Chicken Breyani?
Chicken, Garlic, Onion, Parsley, Raita, Spice Mix, Tomato, White Basmati Rice
How many calories does Chicken Breyani have?
688 calories
How much fat content does Chicken Breyani have?
grams