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    25 Pakistani Chicken Recipes

    Published: Oct 2, 2019 · Modified: Feb 25, 2023 by Hina

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    Explore this collection of BEST Pakistani Chicken Recipes that you can easily cook in your kitchen.

    Are you planning to make new chicken dishes Pakistani style with the idea of using the easy recipes of traditional Pakistani food?

    I know Pakistani love chicken! and I am one of them. As a chicken foodie, I have tried different recipes by adding variations and the best of my creation is on my blog that you can cook with satisfaction to add to your dinner or lunch. All recipes are tested and perfected in my kitchen and available with videos so it will be easy for you to watch step-by-step directions by following the detailed recipe card.

    pakistani chicken recipes
    Pakistani chicken recipes

    Pakistani living in Pakistan or even in abroad, family gettogether or party is the time to enjoy the festivity with family, friend and loved ones. And good food adds color with good vibes. Many of my friends living abroad are wondering and sometimes asking like we have dawat at home so what to prepare? So here are ideas for them...

    Jump to:
    • Pakistani Chicken Recipes
    • 1) Lahori Chargha
    • 2) Tandoor Chicken Tikka
    • 3) Chicken Corn Soup
    • 4) Steam Chicken
    • 5) Chicken Pulao
    • 6) Pakistani Biryani
    • 7) Chicken Haleem
    • 8) Tikka Biryani
    • 9) Chicken Karahi
    • 10) White Chicken Biryani
    • 11) Achari Chicken
    • 12) Chicken Shahi Korma
    • 13) Pakistani Ginger Chicken Curry
    • 14) Chicken Tikka
    • 15) Palak Chicken
    • 16) Broast
    • 17) Chicken Pakora
    • 18) Chicken Tahari
    • 19) Tikka Masala
    • 20) Pulao Biryani
    • 21) Hyderabadi Biryani
    • 22) Chicken Masala
    • 23) Lemon Pepper Chicken
    • 24) White Chicken Korma
    • 25) Dahi Chicken
    • 26) Chicken Spring Rolls
    • 27) Chicken Club Sandwich
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    Preparing food is one of the main tasks that require proper time management. Like if you have to prepare 7 to 8 dishes for a event day then you must plan your time to cook everything within time by spending less time in the kitchen. So time management is one of the important factors to cook your food. 

    As you all know life is so fast and we all are involved in doing multiple things in a single time so proper dawat management is one of the big tasks which not only involves cooking but also cleaning and decoration and the food presentation.

    Everybody has a different lifestyle so here I am sharing my 3 best practices to prepare dawat meal.

    • Organize your dawat menu before a day.
    • Grocery to bring all the ingredients before dawat days.
    • As per your food menu make some food before the dawat day.

    Pakistani Chicken Recipes

    Chicken is one of the most popular meat and most people love to eat different recipes of chicken.

    Why Chicken is Most Recommended for Dawat Dishes?

    • because it takes less time to cook
    • Easy to tender
    • Good in taste

    So here I am sharing some Pakistani Chicken Recipes that you can quickly prepare and I am sure your family and friends going to love it...

    So let's get started!

    1) Lahori Chargha

    I hardly find one who can ignore Chicken Chargha specially in Lahori style. Here are the complete recipe with video to make lip smacking chargha at home. It will give you the vibe of food street once you will make at home.

    lahori chargha
    lahori chargha
    Lahori Chicken Chargha
    Lahori chargha is the most satisfying street food for desi people in Pakistan. It’s a chicken chargha recipe prepared with whole chicken marinated with desi homemade chargha masala properly steamed to make it tender and juicy from inside and then shallow fried to get the golden roasted crust.
    Check out this recipe
    lahori chicken chargha

    2) Tandoor Chicken Tikka

    Tender chicken with tandoori chicken tikka masala cooked over charcoal or in the oven gives you the perfect taste to add to a party dinner.

    Tandoori chicken tikka is the best Pakistani chicken roast that you can easily make at home. Just give it a good marination time and cook! and believe me, it will finish in no time!

    tandoori chicken in oven
    Tandoori Chicken (Roast)
    Tandoori Chicken in Oven (Baked / Broil)
    Authentic tandoori chicken in oven recipe is easy to bake at home. Tender, juicy, and roasted chicken breast with bone marinated in Indian tandoori masala with yogurt has a unique flavor and irresistible smoky aroma. Best idea for family dinner meal.
    Check out this recipe
    A close look at the tandoori chicken piece right after baking in the oven.

    3) Chicken Corn Soup

    Pakistani chicken corn soup street style is famous all around the world. Here is my best recipe and I always prepare it for my guest in winter.

    chicken corn soup Pakistani
    chicken corn soup Pakistani
    Chicken Corn Soup Pakistani
    This is a recipe for Pakistani-style chicken corn soup, made with rich chicken stock and packed with shredded chicken, corn, and delicate egg droplets. It's a beloved comfort food that combines the essence of Chinese corn soup with a Pakistani twist, making it hearty and satisfying.
    Check out this recipe
    chicken corn soup Pakistani

    4) Steam Chicken

    Here is healthy, low-calorie steam chicken that I prepared on the stovetop without using a professional steamer. A simple and easy recipe that anybody can make. If you are making it for party then make it ahead of time. One of the best Pakistani chicken recipe that you can ever make.

    steam chicken recipe
    Steam Chicken Recipe - How to Make Steamed Chicken
    Easy steam chicken recipe video for foodies to make chicken in homemade steamer. Best for weight loss and diet control. Marinate, steam & roast the chicken. Watch video step by step!
    Check out this recipe
    steam chicken recipe

    5) Chicken Pulao

    Pakistani chicken pulao has a specific crowd-puller aroma and to be honest one of the most desirable rice dish with chicken that you can serve at dinner or lunch with green raita. What do you like? chicken biryani or chicken pulao? Share your idea in the comment section.

    When I plan a family get-together, Pulao is at the top of the menu as my family loves it. My husband says dinner seems incomplete without the presence of pulao. Here is the recipe for Pakistani chicken pulao that you can also add to your party menu.

    chicken pulao recipe
    chicken pulao recipe
    Chicken Pulao Recipe Pakistani
    Here is the recipe of chicken pulao, prepared with long grain basmati rice, serves as an ideal dish to impress your guests. I cooked this one-pot chicken pulao Pakistani style, following my grandmother's cherished recipe. The combination of fluffy rice, succulent chicken, and a garnish of fried onions creates a delightful culinary experience. The enticing aroma of this pulao is something I truly adore.
    Check out this recipe
    Pakistani chicken pulao recipe is being demonstrated in a large round pot

    6) Pakistani Biryani

    Pakistani biryani is famous all around the world. Here I prepared restaurant-style biryani with homemade biryani masala powder. Let's have a look at the recipe.

    how to make biryani
    Pakistani Biryani - Cook Pakistani Style Biryani at Home
    Here is popular Pakistani biryani recipe with chicken. if you are looking how to cook biryani in easy way then must try this recipe. Watch Recipe Video!
    Check out this recipe
    pakistani biryani recipe

    7) Chicken Haleem

    It's easy to make chicken haleem in a couple of hours. So if you are craving to have Pakistani haleem then prepare it at home. Quick and easy recipe chicken recipe of haleem.

    haleem recipe pakistani - haleem recipe-01
    Pakistani Haleem Recipe - How to Make Haleem at Home
    Authentic Pakistani haleem recipe to prepare at home. If you are looking how to make heleem (حلیم) then follow the recipe step by step. Easy Haleem recipe
    Check out this recipe
    pakistani haleem recipe-01-min

    8) Tikka Biryani

    Smoky chicken tikka biryani is perfect for holiday dinner with raita. It seems lengthy or difficult to make at home but belive me it's so simple and easy and give you different taste from standard biryani. Must try!

    chicken tikka biryani
    chicken tikka biryani
    Chicken Tikka Biryani
    Chicken tikka biryani is one of the best biryani that people love to eat in South Asia, especially in Pakistan and India. Golden chicken pieces marinated in tikka masala and roasted in a pan make a perfect layer with basmati rice. The smoky and steamy tikka biryani with charcoal aroma tempts to eat everyone.
    Check out this recipe
    chicken tikka biryani with charcoal smoke

    9) Chicken Karahi

    Restaurant style chicken karahi prepare with handful of ingredients. No rocket science, just added all ingredients and cooked with masala. Super simple and easy recipe for beginners to make at home.

    chicken karahi
    Chicken Karahi Recipe (Authentic Lahori Street Style)
    The authentic Chicken Karahi recipe will bring the salivating flavor of tender chicken cooked with tomatoes and spices. Here is a famous Pakistani style Lahori Karahi recipe that I took from a street chef while visiting the old Anarkali food street. Taste of tomatoes cooked with Pakistani spices to tenderize the chicken makes an appetizing karahi taste that no Pakistani can surely ignore.
    Check out this recipe
    chicken karahi recipe

    10) White Chicken Biryani

    Did you eat white biryani? If not then give a try. If you are thinking it will not have sufficient masala, then check the recipe. The biryani is white but prepared with long list of masala. One of my trending recipe on internet!

    white biryani
    white biryani
    White Chicken Biryani (Sofiyani Biryani)
    White biryani famous as Sofiyani biryani is the newly emerging biryani recipe that people love to eat all across South Asia, especially in India and Pakistan. Tender and juicy chicken cooked with white sauce, layered with steamy long grain basmati rice infused with the flavor of Indian spices make a perfect flavor for biryani foodies. Best to serve as the the main course in dinner!
    Check out this recipe
    white chicken biryani in big platter - brown background

    11) Achari Chicken

    Achar chicken is prepared with homemade achar masala (pickle powder). My grandmother used to make this achari chicken and always serve it with rice. Don't forget to tell me, if you try this lip-smacking chicken which is simple, quick, and easy.

    achari chicken recipe
    achari chicken recipe
    Achari Chicken Recipe
    Achari Chicken is the traditional North Indian and Pakistani curry prepared in one pot with homemade Achar masala that infused a unique flavor and aroma into chicken. The salty and sour taste of pickle spices with tender and juicy chicken makes all the difference to stand out from other chicken curry recipes.
    Check out this recipe
    achari chicken recipe

    12) Chicken Shahi Korma

    If you like korma, then try this shahi korma! I am sure you will have the shahi vibe after eating this korma masala. It's a Badami murgh korma that local chefs prepare for weddings and festivals.

    SHAHI CHICKEN KORMA RECIPE - Pakistani recipes
    Chicken Shahi Korma Recipe (Badami Murgh Korma)
    If you are planning to make korma today, then try this restaurant-style North Indian Chicken Shahi Korma recipe locally famous as Badami Murgh Korma. Prepared with purely Indian spices, enriched with almonds and cashew flavor, and cooked with tender and juicy golden chicken pieces makes a perfect taste to add to in dinner menu. Don't forget to serve with Naan.
    Check out this recipe
    Chicken Shahi Korma Recipe - Badami Murgh Korma

    13) Pakistani Ginger Chicken Curry

    Here is the authentic recipe for Pakistani ginger chicken. Make it at home and enjoy it with your family. If you have Dried Adrak (saunth) at home then make it today! You will love the taste of this recipe.

    ginger chicken gravy - ginger chicken recipe-01
    Ginger Chicken
    Ginger Chicken Curry
    Indian Ginger Chicken Curry Recipe for quick dinner. Bone in Chicken cooked with the strong flavor of ginger and Indian spices makes a perfect curry to serve with chapati or roti. You can labeled this family favorite Indian ginger chicken curry as spicy, peppery and rich with mellower ginger flavor.
    Check out this recipe
    ginger chicken curry

    14) Chicken Tikka

    I would say, it's a super simple chicken tikka that will give you bbq flavor even though cook at the stovetop in a pan.

    chicken tikka recipe
    chicken tikka recipe
    Pakistani Chicken Tikka Recipe
    Traditional Pakistani chicken tikka recipe in pan (without bbq, tandoor, or oven). Tender, moist, juicy, roasted, and crusted like oven-baked roasted chicken. Marinate the chicken with homemade tikka masala and cooked it on the stovetop. Quick and easy recipe of chicken tikka that anybody can make for dinner and lunch.
    Check out this recipe
    Pakistani chicken tikka recipe

    15) Palak Chicken

    Thick and smooth palak chicken curry will tempt your eat more. Simple chicken recipe with palak in Pakistani style.

    palak chicken
    palak chicken
    Palak Chicken Recipe
    Palak Chicken recipe famous as saag wala chicken is the one-pot, easy and complete meal recipe for Indian and Pakistani dinner. The irresistible taste of spicy chicken masala cooked with ribbon-cut spinach makes a perfect taste to serve with naan or rice. Healthy and fully nutrient Chicken Palak can easily be prepared on the stovetop, Instant pot, and pressure cooker so you can adapt the cooking method as per your convenience.
    Check out this recipe
    palak chicken recipe

    16) Broast

    I would say, watch the recipe video. Crispy, curnchy and tender chicken broast with minimal ingredients. Don't go to fast food chain, make at home and enjoy with family!

    crispy chicken broast recipe - fried chicken kfc style
    Chicken Broast Recipe - KFC Style Fried Chicken Broast at Home
    Crispy fried chicken broast recipe for foodies. It's a KFC style fried chicken broast that you can easily prepare at home using minimal spices. Easy chicken recipe for foodies
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    chicken broast recipe

    17) Chicken Pakora

    Crispy chicken pakora recipe prepared with boneless chicken chunks and wrapped in gram flour pakora batter. Quick and easy recipe to serve as an appetizer with dinner. If you are looking for Pakistani boneless chicken recipes then it will be the best to try as an appetizer or snack.

    chicken pakora recipe
    chicken pakora
    Easy Chicken Pakora Recipe
    Homemade and easy chicken pakora recipe can easily beat any other chicken appetizer. Tender and juicy boneless chicken cubes marinated in Indian spices and herbs, coated with gram flour pakora batter, and deep fried to a golden brown crispy, and crunchy texture make a perfect flavor to serve as a party starter. Gluten-Free and extremely easy to make!
    Check out this recipe
    chicken pakora

    18) Chicken Tahari

    You must have eaten aloo ki tahari and here is the tahari with chicken. Super delicious and best rice recipe for lunch. Enjoy it with fresh veg salad and raita.

    chicken tahari recipe Pakistani
    chicken tahari recipe Pakistani
    Chicken Tahari Recipe Pakistani (Tahri Recipe)
    Tahri recipe is the most famous Indian rice dish with fluffy yellow rice. Here I am making family favorite chicken tahari recipe Pakistani style which will give you the best chicken and rice combination in one place. Best to serve at dinner or lunch! My friends call it recipe of tehri pulao.
    Check out this recipe
    tahri recipe

    19) Tikka Masala

    Tikka masala is a world-famous recipe that people love to eat all around the world. Do you know? the tikka masala founder was a Pakistani-origin chef who moved to Uk and founded Shish Mahal restaurant in Glasgow's west.

    The lustrous, velvety chicken tikka masala with rice has its own flavor. Roasted chicken chunks cooked with masala make a perfect flavor to serve for dinner.

    easy chicken tikka masala recipe
    easy chicken tikka masala recipe
    Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
    One pan authentic chicken tikka masala recipe is easy to make with homemade tikka spices. This tikka masala's vibrant and luscious curry sauce is loaded with pan-fried chicken tikka chunks seared in a rich and creamy tomato curry sauce. Top this delicious dinner recipe over basmati rice or serve it with garlic naan and enjoy it with your family and friends.
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    chicken tikka masala served with rice in a white platter.

    20) Pulao Biryani

    One of the trending recipe for dawat is "Pulao Biryani" which blends both the taste of biryani and pulao at one place. In Pakistan, people love to eat this recipe on demand and most of the catering services are making pulao biryani.

    Super easy to make and incredibly scrumptious in taste. If you haven't tried this yet then make it and you will love this recipe. Whenever we have a party at home, our friends ask to make pulao biryani.

    pulao biryani
    pulao biryani
    Pakistani Pulao Biryani Recipe
    Pakistani pulao biryani recipe with chicken. Cooked in one pot making a signature flavor of biryani and pulao together. Let's make it!
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    pulao biryani close look in big pot

    21) Hyderabadi Biryani

    Dawat seems incomplete without Biryani. Here I am sharing one of the best recipe of Hyderabadi dum biryani that will add value to your table. It's a Hyderabadi chicken biryani that brings taste and spread a pleasant aroma to tempt your family to eat. Simple and easy recipe of biryani to prepare. Just marinate the chicken a day before then cook it and make a layer with rice. Once you eat this biryani you will make it again and again.

    hyderabadi biryani
    hyderabadi biryani
    Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani Recipe
    Authentic Hyderabadi chicken dum biryani is a phenomenal crowd-pulling Indian recipe. Nonadherent fluffy basmati rice cooked, layered, and steamed with marinated chicken curry, Birista, and spices makes a perfect flavor to serve at family dinner or lunch. Make it pakki or Kacchi, both will not stop you to eat.
    Check out this recipe
    Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani Recipe

    22) Chicken Masala

    My mother makes this mouth-melting Chicken masala fry at every family get together. It's the best combination of chicken with gravy. Try this recipe with tandoori naan and you will not forget the taste.

    chicken masala recipe - fry chicken masala recipe
    Chicken Masala Recipe - Fry Chicken - How to Make Chicken Masala Recipe
    Quick and easy fried chicken masala recipe. If you are looking how to make chicken masala recipe in hindi (indian style) then watch recipe step by step...
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    chicken masala recipe - fry chicken masala recipe

    23) Lemon Pepper Chicken

    Another dish that will add value to your dining is lemon pepper chicken. One of the most craving dishes with chicken. I idealized this recipe for dawat due to its unique taste and overwhelming aroma. Once you try you will not forget the taste.

    lemon pepper chicken recipe
    Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
    Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe Indian Style for dinner or lunch. Simple, easy and tasty recipe for foodies who are looking something different but full of flavour in chicken cuisine.
    Check out this recipe
    lemon pepper chicken recipe

    24) White Chicken Korma

    Normally people make traditional chicken korma in dawat but this white chicken korma has an exclusive taste. Super easy to make and give you more creamy korma taste once you eat it. You can quickly prepare this recipe before a dawat day.

    Shahi White Chicken Korma Recipe - white korma chicken
    White Korma
    Shahi White Chicken Korma Recipe
    If you love mughlai cuisine then don't forget to make shahi white chicken korma recipe at your next dinner. Famous as safed murg, an incredibly tasty, speedy, and authentic recipe. Prepared with homemade white korma masala by adding nuts paste, and Indian spices that make a phenomenal taste of grainy (danedar) white gravy.
    Check out this recipe
    white chicken korma

    25) Dahi Chicken

    Famous as yogurt chicken. In Pakistan, people make dahi chicken in a different style. Here I made this gravy style dahi chicken that you can serve with naan and steam rice. One of the best recipes that people will love to eat. Try it and it will be our pleasure if you share your experience with us.

    pakistani chicken curry with yogurt
    pakistani chicken curry with yogurt
    Pakistani Chicken Curry with Yogurt
    Making Pakistani chicken curry with yogurt. It's a form of dahi chicken. Simple chicken curry recipe best in Pakistani food. Watch recipe video...
    Check out this recipe
    pakistani chicken curry with yogurt

    26) Chicken Spring Rolls

    Here are crispy, crunchy mini rolls with chicken and cabbage stuffing. Used the store bought wrapper to make this recipe. Best to serve as party snack.

    Chicken spring roll recipe
    Chicken spring roll recipe
    Mini Spring Rolls Recipe
    Chicken Spring Roll Recipe will give you the same crisp and flavor that you eat in restaurants. Today preparing homemade mini spring rolls for teatime. Best recipe to serve as a party snack or add to your dinner as an appetizer.
    Check out this recipe
    chicken spring roll recipe - mini spring roll

    27) Chicken Club Sandwich

    Tripple tier chicken club sandwich is perfect to serve with evening tea. Gather the ingredients and just make it. You will love the taste of these sandwich. Inspired version of Karachi kaybees club sandwich.

    club sandwich recipe
    Chicken Club Sandwich Recipe
    Easy chicken club sandwich recipe with egg, cheese and mayo will give the restaurant style flavor at home. Super easy and quick! prepare within 30 minutes.
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    Two double decker chicken club sandwiches next to each other on brown board. Showing the vertical side of sandwiches with all the layers.

    Above are some popular Pakistani chicken recipes that you prepare on your dawat day or any other party and family get together. All these dishes are traditional and people love to make it. Please let us know if you like our recipes! Your feedback is so precious for us!

    If you are looking some dinner ideas with international recipes. Have a look! Super simple and easy recipes.

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