One Pan Chicken Biryani

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs ((cut into bite-sized pieces))
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2-3 inch fresh ginger ((very finely minced))
• 3 cloves fresh garlic ((very finely minced))
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp chili powder ((adjust to your spice preference))
• 1/2 tsp salt ((or to taste))
• 1 and 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 2 TBSP olive oil ((or ghee))
• 1 large red onion ((thinly sliced))
• 2-3 green chilis, slit ((adjust to your spice preference))
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 cardamom pods
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups chicken broth ((or water))
• salt ((to taste))
• fresh cilantro leaves ((chopped, optional))
• sliced almonds or cashews ((toasted, optional))