There’s something magical about a steaming plate of Chicken Tikka Biryani — the smokiness of grilled chicken tikka layered with fragrant basmati rice, saffron, and whole spices. Every bite tells a story of tradition, passion, and flavor. While you can certainly try making it at home, nothing compares to the perfected recipe served at Student Biryani, where biryani has been crafted with love since 1969.
What Makes Chicken Tikka Biryani Unique?
Unlike regular biryani, where raw chicken cooks slowly with rice, Chicken Tikka Biryani starts with marination. At home, you’d mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garam masala — the same authentic spices we use in our kitchens daily. The chicken is then grilled or baked until smoky and tender.
That smoky flavor is exactly what makes our Student Biryani Chicken Tikka Biryani stand apart. Generations of food lovers keep coming back because we’ve mastered the balance — perfectly charred tikka on the outside, juicy inside, all nestled in saffron-infused biryani rice.
How to Prepare It (and How We Do It for You)
1. Marinate the Chicken
At home: Coat chicken in yogurt and spices, let it rest overnight.
At Student Biryani: We follow the same tradition, marinating chicken with our signature spice mix for hours so the flavors go deep.
2. Grill or Bake the Tikka
At home: Use a grill, oven, or pan for that smoky finish.
With us: We cook it tandoor-style to lock in the authentic smokiness that’s been our signature since Karachi days.
3. Cook the Rice
At home: Parboil long-grain basmati with whole spices like cardamom and cloves.
With us: We use only aged basmati rice, cooked in ghee for aroma and richness.
4. Layering
At home: Alternate rice, chicken, herbs, fried onions, saffron milk.
With us: Our chefs layer every pot with precision, ensuring every spoonful is as flavorful as the last.
5. Dum Cooking
At home: Seal the pot and let it steam gently.
At Student Biryani: This is where our decades of expertise shine — slow-cooked biryani, where every grain absorbs the smokiness of chicken tikka.
Why Order Instead of Cooking?
Cooking biryani at home is rewarding, but it’s also time-consuming. Between long marinations and slow cooking, it can take hours. When the craving hits, Student Biryani delivers the same homestyle flavor instantly. One order saves hours of work, while still giving you that unforgettable blend of smokiness and spice.
A Bite of History with Every Plate
Back in October 1969, Haji Muhammad Ali started with a single bucket of biryani at Café Student in Karachi. That humble bucket turned into a global name: Student Biryani. Today, when you taste our Chicken Tikka Biryani, you’re tasting more than food — you’re experiencing over 50 years of heritage, passion, and dedication.
Ready to Try? Visit Us at These Locations
📍 Dubai – Al Karama: Abdullah – Al – Khoori Building – Shop 3 & 4 – Kuwait St
📞 04 3371237 | 054 9951052
📍 Dubai – Silicon Oasis: IT Plaza – G-05
📞 04 5470110 | 050 6851088
📍 Dubai – Al Barsha: Summerland Building – Shop 3 – Al Barsha Rd
📞 04 4529989 | 054 9951053
📍 Dubai – JVC: Mulberry 1 Emirates Garden 2 – Shop 1, District 14
📞 045 546215 | 054 9951054
📍 Sharjah: Juma Al Majid Building – Street 24
📞 06 5316665 | 054 5516665
📍 Abu Dhabi: FM4F+WCJ
📞 (02) 582 2221
📍 Abu Dhabi – Al Danah: Taha Medical Center Building, Al Falah Street
📞 02 4420852 | 052 8682616
Final Bite
Chicken Tikka Biryani is more than just a dish — it’s an experience. You can try making it at home with the right spices, patience, and love, but if you’re in Dubai, Sharjah, or Abu Dhabi, let Student Biryani serve it to you hot, smoky, and authentic.
Order Now and indulge in the perfect balance of smoky tikka and aromatic biryani rice.
