A fitness coach has shared a healthier way to enjoy one of the most loved Indian dishes without compromising fitness goals. Prakhar Shrivastava recently posted a recipe for a protein packed version of Chicken Biryani that supports muscle maintenance while keeping calories and fats under control.
The recipe was shared on the coach’s social media platform where he explained that traditional biryani can still be enjoyed during a weight loss journey if ingredients and portions are carefully balanced. By focusing on lean chicken and reducing excessive oil or ghee the dish becomes a nutritious meal option for people following a high protein diet.
According to the coach the recipe is designed for two servings and provides roughly 720 to 780 calories in total. The nutritional breakdown includes about 55 to 60 grams of protein along with approximately 75 to 85 grams of carbohydrates and around 22 to 25 grams of fat.
One of the key advantages of this recipe is its high protein content which comes primarily from the chicken. Adequate protein intake helps support muscle retention during fat loss. At the same time the controlled amount of carbohydrates provides energy without making the dish overly heavy. Another difference from restaurant style biryani is the limited use of ghee which helps reduce overall fat and calorie intake.
Ingredients for High Protein Chicken Biryani
The ingredients listed below are suitable for preparing two servings of the dish.
Two chicken leg pieces
Half cup long grain rice or brown rice
Two to three tablespoons low fat curd
One teaspoon lemon juice
Ginger garlic paste
Salt
Biryani masala
Tej patta or bay leaf
Whole spices for boiling rice
One teaspoon olive oil
One sliced onion
Green chilli
Fresh coriander leaves
Pudina or mint leaves
Step by Step Preparation Method
Begin by marinating the chicken with curd lemon juice ginger garlic paste salt and biryani spices. Allow the mixture to rest for some time so the flavours absorb well into the chicken.
Next boil the rice with bay leaf and whole spices until it is partially cooked and then set it aside.
Heat a pan or handi and add one teaspoon olive oil. Sauté sliced onions and green chilli until lightly golden. Add the marinated chicken and cook it with the lid covered until the meat becomes tender.
Once the chicken is cooked spread the partially cooked rice over the chicken layer. Garnish the top with fried onions fresh coriander leaves mint leaves a little biryani masala and a small pinch of salt.
Finally cover the pan and cook on low heat for a few minutes allowing the flavours of rice spices and chicken to blend together. After the final steam cooking the healthy high protein biryani is ready to serve.
The recipe demonstrates that classic comfort foods can still be part of a balanced diet when prepared with mindful ingredients and portion control.