wikiHow Chicken Biryani Shopping List For the chicken: * 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces * 1/2 cup plain yogurt * 2 tablespoons lemon juice * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 1 teaspoon ground cumin * 1 teaspoon ground coriander * 1 teaspoon paprika * 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon * Salt and pepper to taste For the rice: * 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained * 3 cups water * 1 onion, chopped * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 1 cinnamon stick * 4 whole cloves * 4 cardamom pods * 2 bay leaves * 1/4 cup vegetable oil * Salt to taste For assembling: * 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro * 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint * 1/2 cup sliced almonds * Lemon wedges for serving Note: You can adjust the spiciness of the biryani by adding more or less spices. You can also add other ingredients to the biryani, such as peas or carrots, depending on your preference. Page