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    Home » Main Course Recipes » 16+ Indian Chicken Recipes (Curries, Sides, Biryanis)

    16+ Indian Chicken Recipes (Curries, Sides, Biryanis)

    Published: Mar 1, 2022 · Modified: Apr 27, 2022 | This post may contain affiliate links·

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    Here is the ultimate round-up of Indian chicken recipes - from restaurant favorites to lesser-known regional curries. Crispy sides and appetizers, rich spicy curries and stews, and flavorful biryanis made with aromatic rice and marinated chicken - I've tried to give you a whole range of chicken recipes that are perfect for an Indian menu.

    Whether you're planning an Indian menu for a party at home, are making a weeknight pressure cooker chicken curry, or if you are craving spicy chicken appetizers for dinner, I have you covered! These are tried and tested, recipes that are much loved by our family and readers.

    Kadai Chicken
    Kadai chicken or karahi chicken is a restaurant-favorite Indian chicken recipe, made by cooking chicken in a wok (or 'Kadai') by cooking boneless pieces of chicken in a sauce made from tomatoes and cashew paste. 
    Check out this recipe
    Chicken karahi served in a brass bowl with naan and rice
    Hyderabadi Dum Chicken Biryani
    Chicken dum biryani is made by layering fragrant basmati rice over chicken marinated in a rich, delicious mix of spices and yogurt. The 'dum' method is used to seal the chicken and rice together to give you perfect, aromatic, irresistible chicken dum biryani!
    Check out this recipe
    side view of chicken biryani
    Dragon Chicken - Indo Chinese Chicken
    Dragon Chicken is an Indo-Chinese appetizer made with crispy batter-fried chicken strips tossed in a super yummy, sweet, and spicy sauce, sauteed with cashews and bell pepper. 
    Check out this recipe
    Close-up of chicken strips cooked with bell peppers, black sesame seeds and scallions
    Chicken Pakoda (Pakoras)
    Crispy, crunchy golden-brown chicken pakoras are the perfect snack or party appetizer. An easy, delicious pakora recipe with a secret ingredient that makes it stay super crispy for longer!
    Check out this recipe
    a bowl of chicken pakoras with lemon wedge
    Buter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
    Tandoori chicken pieces are simmered in a rich buttery tomato sauce. A classic, popular restaurant -tyle recipe.
    Check out this recipe
    Butter Chicken in a golden spoon held by a hand
    Tangdi Kabab (Hariyali Kabab)
    Chicken drumsticks that are marinated in a spiced green herb and gram flour (besan) marinade and oven-grilled
    Check out this recipe
    Green ChickenDrumsticks on a plate with lemon cilantro and red onions
    Shahi Chicken Korma
    Chicken korma is a rich, fragrant chicken curry made by cooking succulent pieces of chicken in a cashew-based sauce.
    Check out this recipe
    Close-up of chicken korma in a bowl with rice and chopped cilantro garnish
    Chettinad Chicken Curry
    A South Indian curry made with chicken cooked in a spice paste made with coconut, black pepper, curry leaves. 
    Check out this recipe
    Chettinad chicken curry in a bowl
    Saag Chicken (Spinach Chicken Curry)
    Chicken (on the bone) is cooked in a sauce made of spinach and Indian spices
    Check out this recipe
    black cast iron pan with green chicken on a pink teatowel
    Tandoori Chicken Tikka
    Boneless chicken pieces are marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, and spices and then grilled to perfection. Can be made on the stovetop, bbq, or in the oven.
    Check out this recipe
    three skewers of grilled chicken tikka
    Chicken Curry (pressure cooker recipe)
    Our family-favorite recipe for chicken curry made with yogurt, ground cashews, tomatoes, onions, and a homemade garam masala blend
    Check out this recipe
    Chicken Biryani (Pressure Cooker Recipe)
    An easy one-pot Chicken Biryani recipe for the Instant Pot - a delicious, and satisfying meal made with rice and chicken marinated in spices
    Check out this recipe
    Chicken biryani served on a white tray with a spoon
    Chicken Tikka Masala (Pressure Cooker Recipe)
    Instant Pot recipe for restaurant-style chicken tikka masala made with chicken cooked in a sauce made with onions, tomatoes, cashew paste.
    Check out this recipe
    Chicken Tikka Masala In a bowl with rice
    Chicken 65
    Chicken 65 is a popular South Indian restaurant-style appetizer. Batter-fried crispy chicken is tossed in a tempering of curry leaves and spices
    Check out this recipe
    Chicken 65 in a cast iron pan
    Chicken Tikka Drumsticks
    An easy recipe for grilled chicken drumsticks flavored with classic Indian spices 
    Check out this recipe
    Grilled Chicken Tikka Drumsticks
    Jardaloo Murgh
    A Parsi-inspired dish: Chicken cooked with apricots and tomatoes come together in a rich tangy and mildly sweet sauce
    Check out this recipe

    How to pair Indian chicken recipes for a menu

    Treat yourself or your guests to a homemade feast, and make a multi-course Indian menu that you won't forget any time soon. Here are my recommendations for how to pair Indian Chicken recipes:

    Pair your chicken curries with the following rice or bread recipes:

    Naan
    Vegetable Pulao
    Basmati Rice
    Egg Biryani

    If you are making chicken biryani, pair it with the following sides for a complete meal:

    Raita
    Green Chutney
    Chickpea Salad

    Recipes such as Chicken 65 or Tandoori Chicken Tikka go well as an appetizer for an Indian menu. To complete your menu, I recommend serving the following as an entree:

    Lamb Rogan Josh

    Vegetable Stew

    Vegetable Korma

    Kadai Paneer

    « Lamb Rogan Josh
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