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30+ Top Rated Pakistani Chicken Recipes!

Modified: Mar 16, 2026 · Published: Apr 5, 2019 by Sarah Mir

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 30+ Pakistani Chicken Recipes that will help you have an extra delicious week!

Pakistani Chicken Recipes

Pakistani Chicken Ginger Recipe

Just made this tonight... Absolutely scrumptious!!!
- Sana
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Pakistani Chicken Ginger

Murghi/ Chicken ka Salan

Best recipe! Very easy to follow and tastes just like home.
- Namra K.
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a bowl of murghi ka salan

Chicken Keema with Matar & Methi

I made this last night and it was delicious! Can't wait to enjoy the leftovers
- Missy
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Top down view of a bowl of chicken keema garnished with cilantro and pieces of lemon.

Chicken Karahi

"As someone who struggles with Pakistani cooking, this was an easy and DELICIOUS recipe to follow packing a punch of flavour!" - S.
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a close up of a dish of Karhai Chicken with green chilies,ciilantro and ginge

THE BEST 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
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close up of chicken pulao

Paneer Reshmi Handi in Under 30 Minutes!

"
Absolutely love this recipe! I’ve made it two years in a row for my Eid dinner and it has been a hit both times. Thanks for sharing such amazing and simple recipes, Sara." - S.
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close up of paneer reshmi handi

Chicken Paratha Rolls

Just made this. Will never try any other recipe again. so easy yet soo good!
- Hina R.
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Chicken paratha rolls

White Biryani

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
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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.

Chicken Pakora (Chicken Fritters) | Becky Keeps House

"First time making these and they came out amazing! Thank you for the great recipe"- Ana K.
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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!

"So I made biryani for the first time using this recipe and the hubs absolutely raved about this! Thank you so much for sharing" - Maheen
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Pakistani Chicken Biryani on a plate along with pickled onions

Singaporean Rice with Chicken

"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
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a dish of singaporean rice with two glasses of water in the background

Chicken Jalfrezi

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
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Chicken Handi

"This recipe is a hit both at my home and whenever I make it on dawats. My picky kids for this dish. Sarah explains it so well. Thank you Sarah!" - Hajra
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Close up of a dish of Chicken Handi with a spoon in it

Chicken Kalya

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

Chicken Masala

"Easy to make (I'm always looking for quick hassle free recipes) and this checked all the boxes with extra yummyness!" -Saima
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boneless chicken masala with a triangle of roti

Pakistani Chicken Kababs

"I tried your chicken kabab recipe! My family loved it ! "
- Fatema S
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Weeknight Easy Hara Masala Chicken or Haryali Chicken

" I made it! quickest prep ever and so delicious." - Sanober
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Hara Masala Chicken in a dish with onions and a sliced chili

Tawa Chicken - Bold, Authentic & EASY

"This tawa chicken was absolutely phenomenal and soooo easy to make!" - Minah
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two cooked pieces of tawa chicken in a pan, roti in the backrgound

Chicken Dal Gosht

"This dish is a hit! The best part was the two thumbs up from my parents. Keep these great recipes coming! " - Faraz
a ¾ view of a plate of dal gosht over rice

Easy, Lemony Weeknight Chicken Kali Mirch (Pepper Chicken)

"So easy yet so rich in flavours" - Javeria
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¾ view of murgh kaali mirch with lemon

Chicken Korma Simplified

"Assalamoalaykum, the best and easiest Korma recipe, keep up the good work," - Seema
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Chicken Korma in a bowl garnished with onions, naan in the background

Chicken Chapli Kabab

"Delicious and easy to make..thank you" - Shiza
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chicken chapli kabab

Moti Pulao

"Made this for a weekday dinner and it turned out so nice! I'd made the mini meatballs the night before and then the pulao after work and my friends loved it! I will make this again for sure" - Nazima
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Pakistani Bakery Creamy Chicken Mayo Sandwich Two Ways

"So simple and delicious! Truly did remind me of bakery sandwiches back in Karachi! ❤️" - Ayesha
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creamy bakery style mayo chicken sandwiches on a plate, cup of tea and a platter of sandwiches in the background

Murgh Cholay or Chana Chicken

"This is a quick, kid friendly, and delicious week night recipe that can whipped up with mostly all ingredients in a desi pantry! Great with rice or hot rotlis. Thank you!" - Natasha
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Murgh Cholay and Chawal

Chicken Seekh Kabab - 20 Minute Prep!

"Wow this is my favourite recipe from now on. Usually the chicken kababs I would make would dry out but this recipe is perfect. The kababs are well seasoned and turn out so moist and flavourful." - Shabibi
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Easy Boneless Chicken Shami Kabab - Instant Pot & Stove Top

"This is a foolproof recipe! Every time I've made it, it comes out fantastic and everyone loves these kababs!!" - Q.
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a plate of shami kabab with onions, a green raita/chutney and cilantro in a jar in the background

Murgh Palak - Palak Chicken

"I have made this so many times. It's easy, healthy and delicious!" - Sayeeda
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palak chicken

Instant Pot Tandoori Roast Chicken

"Thank you so much Sarah!!! I made the tandoori chicken & it was delicious 😊"- Saera A.
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Instant Pot Tandoori Roast Chicken

No Tomato Highway Chicken Karhai

"This recipe has given me serious street cred! It is very simple to make and the results are always masterful. Thanks Sarah" - Tooba
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karhai chicken

Box Patties with Chicken and White Sauce

"Delicious! Love the addition of green chillies in this." - Shaheera
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Box Patties in a metal tray with ketchup

Gobi Chicken

"I just love your recipes, easy and simple to follow. All the dishes I tried, came out really good and my family loved it." - Imran
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A bowl of Indian-style cauliflower and potato curry inspired by Pakistani cuisine, garnished with cilantro and surrounded by lemon wedges, green onions, chilies, red onion, and rice. A wooden spoon rests beside the bowl.

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Top: Oval dish with creamy chicken curry garnished with cilantro. Bottom: Plate of fried chicken pieces surrounded by green chili, lemon, garlic, and spices. Text: “20 Pakistani Chicken Recipes You Have to Try!” Enjoy authentic Pakistani Chicken Recipes today!.

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  1. SYED MUHAMMAD JUNAID RIAZ says

    March 04, 2026 at 5:37 am

    Good and helpful thnx

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    • Sarah Mir says

      March 04, 2026 at 7:16 am

      glad to hear it!

      Reply
  2. Aqsa says

    December 19, 2024 at 7:49 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Sarah Mir says

      December 21, 2024 at 1:08 pm

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

      Reply
  3. capitalrecipe says

    October 22, 2022 at 1:09 am

    Very nice and Helpful

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    • Sarah Mir says

      November 03, 2022 at 4:37 pm

      thanks!

      Reply
    • Sarah Mir says

      November 03, 2022 at 6:09 pm

      thank you!

      Reply
  4. jenny says

    February 26, 2021 at 6:06 am

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

    Reply
    • sarahjmir@gmail.com says

      February 27, 2021 at 3:34 pm

      Thanks Jenny!

      Reply
  5. Yasin says

    September 12, 2020 at 3:03 am

    Nice page

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    • sarahjmir@gmail.com says

      September 14, 2020 at 8:35 am

      thank you!

      Reply
  6. Fatema says

    April 05, 2019 at 9:41 am

    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!

    Reply
    • sarahjmir@gmail.com says

      April 05, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      Woohoo! SO happy to hear that!

      Reply

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