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30+ Top Rated Pakistani Chicken Recipes!

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There are Pakistani Chicken dishes that make me swoon a little, a great masalaicious tikka, a karahi that has all the flavours, the homemade chicken biryani that you can eat for days. You feel me right?

We love chicken for how quick and convenient it is and with our transformative spices and techniques there is so much that you can do with it. From the Basic (in the best way possible) curry to a fun riff like the Chicken Tikka Tart here are 20 + Pakistani Chicken Recipes that will help you have an extra delicious week!

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Pakistani Chicken Recipes

Pakistani Chicken Ginger Recipe

This Pakistani Chicken Ginger Recipe plays homage to the punchy flavors of a famous restaurant style dish. The best part? It is quick and impressive, making it perfect for weeknights AND entertaining!
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Pakistani Chicken Ginger

Just made this tonight... Absolutely scrumptious!!!

- Sana

Murghi/ Chicken ka Salan

A dish that best illustrates the magic of simple Pakistani home cooking. This salan/curry will soothe your soul on the roughest of days. Time saving hack is just a bonus 🙂
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a bowl of murghi ka salan

Best recipe! Very easy to follow and tastes just like home.

- Namra K.

Chicken Keema with Matar & Methi

Chicken Keema gets a little attitude with the addition of sweet peas and aromatic feungreek! Loved by kids and adults both!
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Top down view of a bowl of chicken keema garnished with cilantro and pieces of lemon.

I made this last night and it was delicious! Can't wait to enjoy the leftovers

- Missy

Chicken Karahi

A boneless version of a Chicken karahi that is finger licking good!
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a close up of a dish of Karhai Chicken with green chilies,ciilantro and ginge

THE BEST Chicken Pulao

The one pot wonder that you can't make only once. This Chicken Pulao is one of our all time favourites and bursting with flavour!
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close up of chicken pulao

Thank you so much for this recipe. I grew up eating pulao when I would visit my pakistani family in Birmingham, UK as a child. I never imagined I would be cooking it as an adult but the recipe is really easy and tasty! 

- Haroon

Paneer Reshmi Handi in Under 30 Minutes!

The perfect recipe to recreate Kolachi Ki Reshmi Handi. Its a MUST try!
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close up of paneer reshmi handi

Chicken Paratha Rolls

The street food that's close to every Pakistanis heart simplified! Make these Chicken Paratha Rolls anytime (or all the time!)
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Chicken paratha rolls

Just made this. Will never try any other recipe again. so easy yet soo good!

- Hina R.

White Biryani

An aromatic main dish fit for company!
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A plate of White Biryani with visible pieces of chicken, garnished with herbs and served on a wooden table beside a cucumber and onion salad in a small bowl. Plates and lime slices are in the background.

Delicious! Try this because it's not what you expect and Sarah explains everything so well, I feel like I could eat the whole pot.

- Sabe

Chicken Pakora (Chicken Fritters) | Becky Keeps House

Crunchy, spicy, flavorful and super easy to make. Better make two batches, this Chicken Pakora recipe is a crowd pleaser and a hit with kids!
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Chicken Pakoras

Achar Chicken

Those Achari Masalas hit the spot like no other - hop over here to check out a recipe that will have you licking your fingers!
(don't worry, I won't tell!)
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top down view of achari chicken

Authentic Pakistani Chicken Biryani SIMPLIFIED!

A balanced authentic tasting Pakistani Chicken Biryani that is so EASY to make!
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Pakistani Chicken Biryani on a plate along with pickled onions

Singaporean Rice with Chicken

A quirky mix of Rice and Noodles, this Chicken recipe is a crowd pleasing favorite! Confession: I sometimes make it with just rice or just noodles and it works!
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a dish of singaporean rice with two glasses of water in the background

Followed the recipe exactly as is using Siracha and it was a hit!!! Im so glad i finally have a recipe to follow ...will def be making it again! Thank youuu

- Ayesha

Chicken Jalfrezi

An easy chicken dish that is SO SO flavorful thanks to the addition of aromatic green peppers!
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Today, inshAllah I'll be making this recipe for the third time this month!... Thank you for making such delicious and easy to follow recipes!

Khadija

Chicken Handi

Creamy rich Chicken handi that is the perfect make ahead for entertaining!
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Close up of a dish of Chicken Handi with a spoon in it

Chicken Kalya

A comforting take on a murghi ka salan!
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A bowl of spicy Chicken Kalia curry garnished with fresh cilantro, surrounded by sliced red onions, cilantro leaves, and other condiments on a wooden board.

Amazing...to all the readers you've got to try this once twice thrice

Parvez I.

Chicken Masala

A quick weeknight Chicken Masala!
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boneless chicken masala with a triangle of roti

Pakistani Chicken Kababs

Easy and quick Chicken Kababs that are tender and kid friendly!
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I tried your chicken kabab recipe! My family loved it ! 

- Fatema S

Weeknight Easy Hara Masala Chicken or Haryali Chicken

A made for busy days Chicken recipe that uses a blender to make life easier and tastier!
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Hara Masala Chicken in a dish with onions and a sliced chili

Tawa Chicken - Bold, Authentic & EASY

Actually finger licking good Tawa Chicken recipe!
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two cooked pieces of tawa chicken in a pan, roti in the backrgound

Chicken Dal Gosht

The IP makes this nutritious recipe weeknight friendly. Enjoy with some steaming hot rice!
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a ¾ view of a plate of dal gosht over rice

Easy, Lemony Weeknight Chicken Kali Mirch (Pepper Chicken)

Murgh Kali Mirch receives a lemony upgrade in this bright, zesty, well balanced dish
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¾ view of murgh kaali mirch with lemon

Chicken Korma Simplified

Traditional flavours, easier methods - this Chicken Korma recipe creates a Korma that is smoky, comforting and delicious!
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Chicken Korma in a bowl garnished with onions, naan in the background

Chicken Chapli Kabab

Crispy on the outside spice studded juicy Chicken Chapli Kabab that are bursting with flavour!
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chicken chapli kabab
a ¾ view of a plate of dal gosht over rice
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Chicken Dal Gosht and 25+ Top Rated Pakistani Chicken Recipes!

Nothing like two comfort foods combined! Make this Dal Gosht with white rice and thank me later.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani, pakistani, indian
Servings: 6
Calories: 242kcal
Author: Sarah Mir

Equipment

  • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless chicken cut into 2 inch chunks, or 1.5 lb bone in chicken
  • 1 onion diced (¾ cup)
  • 1 tsp garlic paste (heaped)
  • 1 tsp ginger paste (heaped)
  • 1-2 tomatoes (diced) 1 for a milder tomato flavour (my preference) or 2 for more robust masala
  • 1 + ½ tsp salt (½ to be added with the daal)
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne / chili powder
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tbsp masoor ki daal
  • 1 cup chanay ki daal
  • 1 tbsp kasuri methi
  • 1 tsp garam masala (powder)
  • 2 tsp chaat masala (optional)
  • squeeze of lemon juice
  • 2-3 green chilies

Baghaar/ Tadka

  • ½ onion sliced thinly
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 3-4 whole dried red chilies
  • ¾ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 sprig curry leaves (optional)

Instructions

  • Put the IP on Saute mode on medium, pour in about ¼ cup of oil, then saute onions till the edges turn golden
  • Add the ginger + garlic and saute for a minute
  • Now add the tomatoes and all the spices (but only 1 tsp of salt) along with a splash of water, mix well and saute until the oil rises above the masala (bhunn)
  • Then add the chicken pieces, mix well and saute for 3-4 minutes until the color changes and the chicken absorbs some of that great masala
  • Add in the daals, ½ tsp salt, a green chili or two if you want it spicy and 3 cups water and set it to manual for 10 minutes,
  • Let it be for ten minutes then quick release.
  • Add kasuri methi, garam masala, chaat masala if using, a squeeze of lemon juice and check for seasoning. Adjust to taste.
  • Heat oil in a small frying pan, about ¼ cup and once it's shimmering add all the baghaar ingredients and keep on medium flame till the onions are a beautiful golden brown
  • Pour over your daal gosht and enjoy with some hot fluffy rice!

Notes

I usually make my daal gosht separately - daal in the IP for a full 15 minutes then quick release and gosht stove top because all chanay ki daal are not created equal. If you know your daal to be tough in general please presoak!
Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 682mg | Potassium: 791mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 537IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 4mg
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  1. Aqsa says

    Made it today and it turned out amazing! I would have liked more pictures of how it should have looked like on different steps but only because I am new to this and find cooking daal a bit daunting.

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    • Sarah Mir says

      Aqsa thank you so much for trying this recipe and noted on the step by step! Will add that in the future!

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  2. capitalrecipe says

    Very nice and Helpful

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    • Sarah Mir says

      thanks!

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    • Sarah Mir says

      thank you!

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  3. jenny says

    Yummy. This must be super tasty and I am surely going to be making this soon.

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    • sarahjmir@gmail.com says

      Thanks Jenny!

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  4. Yasin says

    Nice page

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    • sarahjmir@gmail.com says

      thank you!

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  5. Fatema says

    I was sitting wondering what to make for dinner and then this post appeared in my inbox. Your posts always come at the perfect time, thank you!

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    • sarahjmir@gmail.com says

      Woohoo! SO happy to hear that!

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