Looking for some tasty Indian chicken recipes for dinner or lunch? There are so many great options! From Indian Butter Chicken, to Chicken Curries, Tikka Masla, and more! Here are 25+ delicious chicken Indian dishes to try at home!
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Below are some classic Indian chicken dishes that you may or may not have tried.
Some of these, like Chicken Vindaloo and Chicken Tikka Masala are traditional Indian cuisine, while others, like this Instant Pot Butter Chicken, are more new-school with an Indian flavor twist. But the one thing they all have in common is that they’re super delicious and easy to prepare!
Find something everyone will love with these Indian foods featuring chicken.
This one-pan Butter Chicken Meatballs recipe simmers juicy homemade chicken meatballs in a rich, creamy, and boldly spiced Indian butter sauce. As a perfect weeknight dinner, it’s easy to make in 30 minutes and packed with comforting flavors!
Tandoori Chicken and Cauliflower Sheet Pan Dinner | The Modern Proper
Tandoori Chicken and Cauliflower Sheet Pan Dinner. Traditional tandoori spices like turmeric, cumin and cinnamon are the secret to this simple cauliflower and chicken sheet pan dinner’s rich, warm flavors.
This Instant Pot Butter Chicken recipe features chicken simmered in a mildly spiced, creamy tomato sauce. This delicious Indian dish, served over rice, will be on your dinner table in a flash.
Easy Mango Chutney Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner | The Modern Proper
Easy Mango Chutney Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner . Quick and crazy-delicious, a jar of mango chutney is the secret to the delicious, slightly sweet flavor of this chicken-and-cauliflower sheet pan dinner.
Curried Chicken Skewers with Lime are quick and easy to prepare on the grill. Deliciously fragrant and tangy, they're perfect served alongside some rice and a simple salad.
A fiery chicken recipe made with green chillies, red chillies and black pepper, with dry roasted curry leaves acting as the cherry on the top. If you love hot and spicy gravy then this recipe is for you.
There’s nothing traditional about these chicken shawarma nachos—the meat isn’t cooked on a rotisserie, and is served over corn chips—but sometimes tradition has to scoot over to make room for fun.
One Pot Harissa Chicken with Chickpeas is a fuss free dish that's easy to make at home. Spicy, fragrant harissa coats the chicken and chickpeas as they roast and a creamy yogurt harissa sauce finishes it off at the end.
Many of these chicken Indian recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.
Wine Pairings for Indian Food
Indian dishes are heavily spiced and rich with complex flavors and aromas. The key is pairing the complexity with a fruity, cold wine like a sweet Rieslingor a floral Rosé.
A crisp Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc also pair well with the spicy, savory flavors.
Please leave a comment and rating below, if you loved this round up of chicken Indian recipes. Also, be sure to snap a picture of your finished dish and share it with me on Instagram using the hashtag #platingsandpairings and tagging me @platingsandpairings.
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25+ Easy Indian Chicken Dishes
Looking for some tasty Indian chicken recipes for dinner or lunch? There are so many great options! Try this Instant Pot Butter Chicken. This easy features chicken simmered in a mildly spiced, creamy tomato sauce. This delicious Indian dish, served over rice, will be on your dinner table in a flash.
4Tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Greek yogurt for topping
Naan(for serving)
Instructions
Set Instant Pot to SAUTE and heat olive oil.
Add onions and garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add tomato paste, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, chili powder, salt & pepper and saute for 3-5 minutes.
Pour in the broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add the chicken thighs. There should be enough liquid to cover the chicken, so add additional broth or water, if needed.
Cover and seal the lid – turn the vent to sealing. Hit CANCEL then press the MANUAL (high pressure) button and set the timer to 10 minutes. It will take about 15 minutes for Instant Pot to come to full pressure, then the display will show a countdown timer.
Once the 10 minutes are up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure.
Open the lid, hit CANCEL then press SAUTE. Whisk together cornstarch and water and add to Instant Pot with coconut milk. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should thicken. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve garnished with cilantro and greek yogurt.
Notes
Storage:
Fridge: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Store tightly sealed for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight it the fridge before reheating.
To reheat: Reheat in the microwave or on the stove, adding a splash of water or chicken broth, if needed.
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