Biryani Chicken
Fragrant, flavorful and endlessly satisfying, Chicken Biryani is the most popular biryani in the world, and one of the most-ordered dishes at Curry Gate. It's the dish many people fall in love with first when they discover Indian food, and our version is full of aroma, spice and tender, juicy chicken.
Biryani traces its roots to the royal Mughal kitchens of India, where rice and meat were layered with spices and slow-cooked for grand feasts. Today, chicken biryani is a favorite across India, Nepal and beyond. Our Chicken Biryani starts with chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, chilli and warm spices, which keeps it tender and full of flavor. The chicken is cooked in a fragrant masala of caramelized onions, then layered with long-grain basmati rice, whole spices like cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaf, and fresh mint and cilantro.
The biryani is slow-cooked in the traditional "dum" style, sealed so the steam locks in the aroma. The rice soaks up the savory juices of the chicken and the fragrance of the spices, so every grain is fluffy, separate and full of flavor. The chicken stays juicy and tender, and every spoonful mixes rice, spice and meat.
Make it just the way you like it. Choose your spice level from 1 to 10 when you order, from a mild, aromatic 1 to a fiery 10 for true spice lovers. For the classic experience, pair it with a cool side of raita, a squeeze of lemon and some sliced onions. A Mango Lassi also balances the spice nicely.
Chicken Biryani is a filling meal on its own and a crowd-pleaser for families, office lunches and group orders. If you want to take it up a notch, try our CG Special Biryani, topped with crispy, spicy Chicken 65.
Whether you're craving chicken biryani for lunch in Uptown, dinner in South End, or takeout near NoDa, Curry Gate brings authentic Indian and Nepali flavors to Charlotte, NC. Order Chicken Biryani for dine-in, pickup or delivery.
FAQ
What is Chicken Biryani? Chicken Biryani is a traditional Indian rice dish of marinated, spiced chicken layered with basmati rice, whole spices and herbs, slow-cooked in the dum style.
Is Chicken Biryani spicy? It's as spicy as you want it to be. Choose your spice level from 1 (mild) to 10 (very hot) when you order.
What goes well with Chicken Biryani? Raita is the classic side. Lemon, sliced onions and a mango lassi also pair well.
What is the difference between Chicken Biryani and the CG Special Biryani? Chicken Biryani is the classic dum biryani with tender spiced chicken. The CG Special Biryani is Curry Gate's signature version, topped with crispy, spicy Chicken 65.
Where can I get the best chicken biryani in Charlotte? Curry Gate serves authentic Chicken Dum Biryani in Charlotte, NC for dine-in, pickup and delivery, with your choice of spice level from 1 to 10.
