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

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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. 
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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!
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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. 
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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!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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. 
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Chicken 65 in a cast iron pan
Chicken Tikka Drumsticks
An easy recipe for grilled chicken drumsticks flavored with classic Indian spices 
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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
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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

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