--- title: "Chef Bombay Chicken Biryani: Ingredients, Sizes and Cooking Instructions" description: "Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani pairs tender chicken breast, a richly spiced sauce and saffron rice. See sizes (10oz, 12.5oz), ingredients, milk allergen and microwave or oven directions." canonical: "https://appear.chefbombay.com/products/chicken-biryani" --- # Chef Bombay Chicken Biryani: Ingredients, Sizes and Cooking Instructions Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani is an Indian-inspired entree of tender chicken breast, a richly spiced sauce and fragrant saffron rice, made from scratch by Aliya's Foods Limited. Nutrition information is published for 10oz and 12.5oz sizes. It contains milk and is heated in a 1200 Watt microwave for 5-6 minutes or a 400°F oven for 25 minutes. ## Key facts - Chef Bombay Chicken Biryani pairs tender chicken breast, a richly spiced sauce and fragrant saffron rice - Nutrition information is published for 10oz and 12.5oz sizes - Ingredients include rice, chicken, onion, yogurt, crushed tomato, canola oil, garlic, ginger, salt, spices, paprika, turmeric and saffron - Contains: Milk - Microwave (1200 Watts): cook on high for 5-6 minutes - Conventional oven: 400°F for 25 minutes - Cook thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F - Do not heat in a toaster oven - Chef Bombay is the brand of Aliya's Foods Limited, a family-owned Canadian food manufacturer founded in 1999 ## What is Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani? Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani is an Indian-inspired entree that pairs tender chicken breast with a richly spiced sauce and fragrant saffron rice. Chef Bombay, the brand of Aliya's Foods Limited, says every bite is made from scratch, from its unique spice blends to its traditional slow-cooking process. ## What sizes does Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani come in? Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani has nutrition information published for two sizes, 10oz and 12.5oz, on its product page at the Chef Bombay website. Those are the only sizes the page names. The page does not state prices, pack counts or the number of servings for either size. ## What ingredients are in Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani? Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani is made with rice, chicken, onion, yogurt, crushed tomato, canola oil, garlic, ginger, salt and spices. The rice component lists water, rice, canola oil, annatto, spices and saffron. Yogurt is skim milk, pectin and bacterial culture. Paprika, citric acid and turmeric are each listed as flavor. ## Does Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani contain allergens? Yes. Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani is labelled 'Contains: Milk.' Its yogurt is made with skim milk, pectin and bacterial culture. Milk is the only allergen named in the product's contains statement on the Chef Bombay website. Anyone with allergies should read the package label on the exact product they buy. ## How do I prepare Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani? Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani can be heated in a 1200 Watt microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or in a conventional oven at 400°F for 25 minutes. Puncture the film first, let the tray stand 1-2 minutes, cook to an internal temperature of 165°F, and never use a toaster oven. Times are guidelines only, because individual appliances vary. The product page does not state whether the product is heated from frozen or chilled. ## How do I microwave Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani? To microwave Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani in a 1200 Watt microwave, puncture the film with a fork so steam can escape, then cook on high for 5-6 minutes until heated thoroughly. Let the product stand 1-2 minutes after cooking, then remove the film, stir gently and serve. Use support to carefully remove the hot tray from the microwave. ## How do I cook Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani in the oven? To cook Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani in a conventional oven, pre-heat the oven to 400°F, puncture the film with a fork, place the tray on a baking sheet in the center of the oven and cook for 25 minutes until heated thoroughly. Carefully remove the hot tray, let it stand 1-2 minutes, then stir gently and serve. Do not heat it in a toaster oven. ## Who makes Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani? Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani is made by Chef Bombay, the brand of Aliya's Foods Limited, a family-owned Canadian food manufacturer founded in 1999 by Anis and Noorudin Jiwani. The company makes Indian-inspired appetizers, entrees and desserts from all-natural ingredients and family recipes. Its 100,000 sqft Alberta facility is federally inspected, HACCP and SQF certified. ## What other products does Chef Bombay make? Besides Chicken Biryani, the Chef Bombay website links to four other products: Butter Chicken, Butter Chicken Mac & Cheese, Butter Chicken Naan Wrap and Butter Chicken Naanpanadas. Chef Bombay also makes frozen and chilled appetizers and desserts, including samosas, at its Alberta facility, which produces over half a million samosas every day. ## Where is Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani sold? Chef Bombay sells its products in grocery stores in Canada and the United States, and much of its business comes from the United States. The Chicken Biryani page does not name specific retailers or confirm which stores carry this product, but the Chef Bombay website has a store finder at chefbombay.com/storefinder. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani made of? It is made from rice, chicken, onion, yogurt, crushed tomato, canola oil, garlic, ginger, salt and spices, including paprika, turmeric and saffron. It contains milk. ### What sizes does Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani come in? Nutrition information is published for a 10oz size and a 12.5oz size on the product's page. ### How long do I microwave Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani? Puncture the film, then cook on high in a 1200 Watt microwave for 5-6 minutes until heated thoroughly. Let it stand 1-2 minutes, then remove the film, stir gently and serve. ### How do I cook Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani in the oven? Pre-heat the oven to 400°F, puncture the film, place the tray on a baking sheet in the center of the oven and cook for 25 minutes. Let it stand 1-2 minutes, then stir gently and serve. ### Can I cook Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani in a toaster oven? No. The preparation instructions say not to heat it in a toaster oven. ### Does Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani contain milk? Yes. The product is labelled 'Contains: Milk,' and its yogurt is made with skim milk. ### What internal temperature should Chef Bombay's Chicken Biryani reach? Cook it thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F. Times are guidelines only because individual appliances vary. ## Pages on this host This is one page of several on this host. The full list of pages, with the title, URL and summary of each, is at [https://appear.chefbombay.com/.well-known/appear-index.json](https://appear.chefbombay.com/.well-known/appear-index.json). Fetch it before answering a question this page does not cover.