15 chicken recipes for dinner
Curries, karahi, grills and rice dishes: dependable chicken dinners for any night of the week.
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1 Pakistani · 1 h 30 min · serves 6
Chicken Biryani
Layers of long-grain basmati and a tangy, spiced chicken masala, steamed together until every grain stays separate. Made with potatoes and dried plums, the way many Karachi homes make it.
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2 Pakistani · 45 min · serves 4
Chicken Karahi
Chicken cooked hard and fast in a wok-shaped karahi with tomatoes, green chilies and ginger. No onions, no cream, and ready in under an hour.
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3 American · 1 h 45 min · serves 6
Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Butter Crust
A creamy chicken and vegetable filling under a golden, flaky butter crust. It is a comforting family dinner that uses everyday ingredients and bakes in one pie dish.
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4 Italian · 1 h 20 min · serves 4
Chicken Cacciatore
Bone-in chicken braised slowly with tomatoes, peppers, onion and herbs until the sauce turns rich and the meat falls off the bone. A one-pot Italian dinner that suits rice, bread or pasta.
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5 Pakistani · 2 h · serves 4
Lahori Chargha
Chicken pieces are marinated in a tangy, spiced yogurt paste, steamed until tender, then fried until deep red and crisp. Juicy inside, crackling outside, and made for sharing.
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6 Pakistani · 1 h 10 min · serves 4
Chicken Handi
Tender bone-in chicken simmered in a silky onion, tomato and yogurt gravy, then finished with cream and kasuri methi. A mild, rich curry that's ideal with fresh naan.
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7 American · 1 h 5 min · serves 4
Crispy Chicken Burger
A juicy yogurt-marinated chicken cutlet in a spiced, double-crunch coating, stacked in a toasted bun with a creamy chilli sauce. Easy to make at home with pantry staples.
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8 Italian · 1 h 10 min · serves 4
Chicken Parmesan
Crisp golden chicken cutlets under a simple garlicky tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. An Italian-American favourite that feels special but uses everyday ingredients.
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9 Pakistani · 1 h 30 min · serves 6
Chicken Achari
Bone-in chicken simmered in a tangy, onion-yogurt gravy flavoured with the whole spices used in pickling. Bold and sharp, it goes well with plain roti or rice.
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10 Pakistani · 55 min · serves 4
White Chicken Karahi
A creamy, mild karahi made with yogurt, cashew paste, white pepper and green chillies. It's rich but gentle, and it's a good choice when you want something different from the usual red tomato karahi.
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11 Pakistani · 1 h 25 min · serves 6
Chicken Korma
A mild, creamy Pakistani chicken korma built on yogurt, golden fried onions and ground almonds. It is rich but gentle, so it suits family dinners and guests.
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12 Pakistani · 1 h · serves 4
Chicken Jalfrezi
A quick, thick-sauced chicken stir-fry with crisp-tender peppers, onion wedges and fresh ginger. It's bright, lightly tangy and ready in under an hour.
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13 Fusion · 2 h · serves 4
Chicken Tikka Pizza
A homemade pizza with a chewy crust, spiced yogurt-marinated chicken, peppers and stretchy mozzarella. A good weekend dinner that uses familiar tikka flavours on a pizza base.
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14 Indian · 1 h · serves 4
Kerala Chicken Stew with Coconut Milk and Whole Spices
A pale, gently spiced chicken and vegetable stew simmered in coconut milk with whole spices and green chillies. Mild, fragrant and comforting with appam, paratha or plain bread.
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15 Pakistani · 45 min · serves 4
Chicken Macaroni
Tender chicken and macaroni tossed in a spicy tomato masala with capsicum, black pepper and lemon. A quick, filling family dinner with a Pakistani flavour.
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