26 BEST Indian Chicken Recipes

EASY recipe for tandoori chicken using the Air Fryer. These spicy chicken legs are perfectly juicy with a nice crisp char on the outside sealing in all of that flavor. The best part is they cook in only 15 minutes in the Air Fryer—less than half the time it takes in a conventional oven.

Chilli Chicken is one of the most popular dishes in restaurants. Crispy juicy chicken in a tangy spicy sauce with crunchy blistered peppers and onions. Just thinking about a full steaming plate whisked to the table in a cloud of delicious aromas makes my mouth water.

Boldy spiced tandoori chicken wings are a game-night staple in our home. Served with cooling coriander-cumin spiced yogurt or tangy blue cheese dressing these wings are a crowd-pleaser. 

Chicken Tikka Kebab is tender cooked chunks of chicken marinated in yogurt and spices that are cooked to perfection with mixed peppers and onions. Great as an appetizer or a meal, these flavorful Kebabs, served with the spicy cilantro-mint chutney will be a sure hit for your next family dinner, potluck, or entertaining.

Spicy Indian Style Masala Chicken Burgers with garam masala, ginger, garlic, and cilantro are flavor-packed and easy enough to make for a weekday quick meal or hosting parties.

Succulent pieces of spicy chicken cooked with freshly chopped onions and peppers, drizzled with a tangy cilantro mint chutney, and rolled in soft flaky parathas make for one of India’s most epic street food – the Chicken Kathi Rolls. These visually delightful chicken rolls pack in so many complex flavors and freshness in every bite, I bet this will be a repeat on your dinner menu.  

Butter Chicken! Is it possible to enjoy “healthy” butter chicken without compromising on the authentic flavors? Yes!! Read on for an EASY authentic tasting butter chicken recipe in your Instant Pot that is ready in 30 minutes with an option to cook rice at the same time.

Chicken Tikka Masala, a restaurant favorite, is a rich-creamy tomato-based curry with chicken marinated in yogurt, red chili powder, turmeric, and garam masala.

Achari Chicken which literally means “pickled” chicken is made with pickling spices. This North Indian curry uses an unbelievably flavorful combination of spices such as fennel seeds, nigella seeds, and fenugreek seeds for a warm, rich, pickle-flavored curry with smokey aromas.

Chicken Karahi or Chicken Kadai is a spicy, homestyle chicken curry with fragrant spices and fresh ginger. My recipe explains how to make this flavor-packed and authentic tasting chicken curry in just a few simple steps using Instant Pot or a stovetop skillet.

Mom’s chicken curry that I grew up eating. A homestyle curry with an earthy onion and coconut-based curry with warm flavors of fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, and garam masala cooked in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.

Popular street food in India, Kheema or Keema Pav is a robust, peppery curry dish made with minced chicken or lamb cooked with onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and earthy spices! Served with lightly toasted buns or pav laden with butter or homemade ghee on the griddle makes a blissful meal!

Chicken Korma is a mildly spiced Indian chicken curry made with whole aromatic spices like cardamom, cloves, black pepper, and cumin that are simmered in a light and flavorful yogurt-based sauce. This healthy curry along with pot in pot rice makes a delicious and healthy Indian Instant Pot Dinner in under 30 minutes.

Shahi Chicken Korma – A “royal” Mughlai dish made with chicken cooked in a creamy spicy sauce and garnished with golden fried nuts and raisins that add subtle sweetness to the curry.

This is going to be your favorite EASY slow cooker chicken tikka masala recipe! Tender-cooked chicken in a flavor-bursting tomato-based sauce and warm spices like turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala served over hot basmati rice with authentic flavors that take only half the effort!

Too hot or too cold to grill outside? Try this Instant Pot Tandoori Chicken recipe. Tender, cooked to perfection chicken with a finger-licking marinade. You can finish off the cooking by optionally broiling the chicken for 5 mins.

Here is a flavor-packed whole Chicken marinated in a spicy tandoori masala that will impress your family and friends. Try this recipe for Thanksgiving and make flavorful gravy at the same time.

Spicy Tandoori Chicken served on crispy lettuce and drizzled with cooling cucumber raita and crunchy red onions. In addition, this makes for a delightful and healthy holiday entertaining option.

Bright and spicy ginger and aromatic cilantro stand out in this Indian twist on traditional chicken soup. Filled with just-cooked fresh, crunchy cabbage and carrots, this one-dish meal is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Look to the variations for a vegan option, and add whichever veggies you like.

Here is a low-carb recipe for the restaurant favorite Chicken Mulligatawny Soup! This South Indian soup is cooked in an Instant Pot with creamy coconut milk and warming spices that leaves the taste buds longing for more.

EASY pulled butter chicken sandwiches topped with cool, crunchy cucumber raita. This Indian-inspired pulled chicken sandwich recipe is made in the Instant Pot and is perfect for feeding a crowd for your next potluck, BBQ, or gathering!

My family’s treasured recipe transforms biryani into a quick, accessible dish using Instant Pot. This meal is made of fragrant basmati rice, tender spiced chicken, and caramelized onions, and it can be cooked in less than an hour while maintaining the same authentic flavor and texture as traditional versions.

Here is a low-carb chicken biryani recipe using cauliflower rice instead of basmati rice with delicious warm, authentic flavors. Other than the Marinating time, this keto-friendly recipe can be ready in half an hour and makes a great weeknight meal option.

This Brown Rice Chicken Biryani is a healthier version of my popular Chicken Biryani. It is cooked with brown basmati rice, chicken breasts, fresh herbs, and warm aromatic spices. Served with cooling raita this my favorite feel-good comfort food!

Kheema Pulao is a flavor-packed one-pot meal with fragrant long grain basmati rice cooked in ground chicken and aromatic warm whole spices like black pepper, cumin seeds, and cinnamon.

Chicken kofta curry is a delicious dish made with ground chicken, ginger, garlic, cilantro, red chili powder, turmeric, and then steam cooked in a spicy curry. This tasty curry is hearty and has a perfect blend of warming spices.