Cooking chicken is often considered to be a tough task considering the amount of time and effort it requires. But if you take a close look at all the different recipes of chicken, you will understand that cooking yummy Chicken is not as hard as it seems. Here is a list of chicken items which you can prepare for any brunch or meal. These items usually go well with Biryani and Fried rice.
1.
Chilli Chicken
Chilli Chicken is prepared as a starter and also as a side dish for Rice items. This recipe doesn’t involve Gravy. Chilli Chicken is a dry dish. Therefore this dry dish can work just like Manchurian works as a side dish.
2.
Lemon Chicken
Lemon Chicken is similar to Chilli Chicken. This dish has a lemony, tangy taste to it. This dish is also a starter. It is also a side dish. You can pinch more Lemon Juice on to it if you feel the dish is too spicy.
3.
Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken is famous all over the world for its heavenly taste. You can prepare this dish using pan or an oven. The Butter floating on the Gravy just makes this dish very tempting. It is also called as Punjabi Murgh Makhani in northern India. This is also most non-vegetarian’s favourite dish.
4.
Chettinad Chicken Curry
Chettinad Chicken Curry is a famous South Indian recipe. It is locally popular in the state of Andhra Pradesh. This recipe is prepared using Masala and Spices which add a special taste to the Chicken making it more delicious.
5.
Kadai Chicken
Kadai Chicken is different from all the other varieties of Chicken dishes. Big pieces of Chicken are put together in a pan called Kadai and then cooked along with ground masala and Indian spices. The chunks of Chicken are relatively big.
6.
Gongura Chicken
Sorrel leaves are called are “Gongura” in the Telugu language. This dish is popular in Andhra Pradesh. You can find this dish in every other restaurant in Andhra. There is another dish where the same Sorrel Leaves are used to prepare Mutton Gongura.
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Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala is made using chicken which is grilled. The Grilled Chicken is then put along with other Spices and Vegetables, if you are using any. This is a very famous North Indian Dish. Non-vegetarians who love Chicken do not need any introduction to this recipe.
8.
Haryani Murgh
As the name suggests, this dish is locally famous in Haryana state of India. This dish is prepared using many Spices and also many Green, Leafy vegetables. This makes the dish nutritious and very easy to chew and digest. This dish is high in nutrient and protein content.
9.
Chicken Kurma
There are two different types of Chicken Kurma;the South Indian style Chicken Kurma and the Moghalai Chicken Kurma. Both of them are equally delicious. The main difference between both is that the South Indian style Kurma is made using Coconut Paste. So, you can find its strong flavour while eating.
10.
Simple Chicken Roast
A simple Chicken Roast recipe is where the chicken is roasted on a very low flame for a long period. This roast can be then combined with many Spices depending on the kind of roast you want to have,the most famous roast being the Hyderbadi roast.
11.
Malai Murgh Masala
This is a basic recipe prepared using Malai and Chicken. The gravy of this dish is creamy. It is also tasty and makes up best for steam cooked Rice or Roti. This is a very quick and simple dish to make if you are a beginner.
12.
Chicken Pasta
If you are looking for a dish that works as a side dish just like noodles or Manchurian then this dish is perfect. If you also like Pasta then this is your recipe. The chicken is spicy and you always have Pasta to love it.
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Pepper Chicken
Pepper Chicken Wings dish is just like Manchurian. It can be made either as dry Pepper Chicken or as wet and juicy pepper chicken. You can add Veggies and Greens of your choice to make it a little less spicy. This is also another easy and quick recipe.
14.
Chicken 65
Who doesn’t know about the heavenly taste of chicken 65? Well, no one knows the reason for the number 65. But once you taste it, you can never stop at one. This is a starter which is found commonly in parties and function.
15.
Garlic Chicken
Garlic Chicken, the name already says about the flavour you are going to find in the Curry. This curry can be prepared in as less as 30 minutes if the Chicken is ready. The flavours just fill your mouth. This is the best dish to make during winters.
16.
Shawarma
This is a very unique dish which looks like a roll. The Chicken along with some spicy vegetables and other appetizers is rolled together in Indian flat Wheat Bread. It is then served hot along with any Gravy or Sauce.
17.
Tandoori Chicken
If there is one thing Chicken is famous for then it is Tandoori Chicken. This is a world-famous dish which is juicy and chewy. The Drumsticks of Chicken are grilled and then served with Onion and Lemon Slices. This is a dry dish with big chunks of Meat.
18.
Simple Chicken Curry
This is the basic, simple version of Chicken Curry. It can be prepared really easily without any extra kitchen equipment. There are different versions of it in Andhra and Kerala. In Kerala, the recipe is made using Coconut Oil.
19.
Chicken Keema
Chicken Keema doesn’t have big pieces of Chicken. Instead the Chicken is chopped into very small pieces. This is a side dish that can be taken with Roti and also steam cooked Rice. One cannot divide Chicken and its gravy in this dish. It has to be taken together while eating.
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Chicken Cutlets
Look delicious, don’t they? Chicken Cutlets are a great starters to have when having a house party or any wedding or function. You can have Sauce or Ketchup for dipping these Cutlets. You can even serve them with Chutney recipes like Green Chutney or Onion Chutney.
So, whenever you want to have your friends coming over and you guys want to have a chicken party, these are your go-to chicken items you just cannot miss to taste!
