Chicken Biryani by Amy + Jacky

– 4 (736 g) chicken thighs (or chicken drumsticks)
– 2 cups (420 g) basmati rice
– 1 (220 g) onion (sliced)
– 6 cloves (26 g) garlic, minced
– 1.5 tablespoon (22.5 ml) regular soy sauce
– 2 cups (500 ml) unsalted chicken stock
– 2 tablespoons (30 g) ghee or unsalted butter
– 2 teaspoons (9 g) garam masala
– 1 teaspoon (3 g) turmeric
– 3 cloves
– 3 (0.75 g) bay leaves
– 1 (1.5 g) star anise
– 6 (1.8 g) green cardamom pods
– 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) fine salt
– 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
– Chopped cilantro

Total Time: 50 min