15 South Asian Chicken Recipes

Explore 15 south asian chicken recipes, featuring Punjabi, Bengali Inspired, Indian Bengali, and more. Start with Amritsari Ajwain-Spiced Chicken Thighs, try Bengali Nigella And Green Chili Chicken, or browse the full selection below. Each dish includes its own photo and links to the complete ingredients, cooking times, and step-by-step method. Choose halal-certified ingredients where needed.

15 published recipes · Worldwide flavors · Halal-friendly ingredient guidance

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These are existing recipes published on Cooking Culmination, selected by their recipe details. Choose a dish to see its ingredients, timing, and step-by-step method. Check product labels and halal certification for meat, stock, sauces, and other packaged ingredients.

Recipe 1 · Punjabi
Amritsari Ajwain-Spiced Chicken Thighs
Crispy-edged chicken thighs coated in a vibrant marinate of carom seeds, tart pomegranate powder, yogurt, and golden spices.
40 min · beginner
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Recipe 2 · Bengali Inspired
Bengali Nigella And Green Chili Chicken
A fragrant, home-style Bengali chicken curry seasoned with warm nigella seeds, aromatic ginger-garlic paste, and vibrant green chilies.
45 min · beginner
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Recipe 3 · Indian Bengali
Bengali White Chicken Curry With Cashews
A silky, mild chicken dish inspired by Bengali rezala, cooked in a fragrant sauce of whisked yogurt, cashew paste, green cardamom, and white pepper.
50 min · intermediate
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Recipe 4 · Pakistani
Hunza Valley Apricot And Chicken Curry
A fragrant Northern Pakistani braised chicken dish featuring dried apricots, toasted cumin, garlic, and fresh mint, balanced with aromatic spices.
45 min · intermediate
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Recipe 5 · Indian Punjabi
Punjabi Malai Chicken Handi
Tender boneless chicken simmered in a velvety cream sauce infused with roasted kasoori methi, ginger, and green cardamom.
40 min · intermediate
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Recipe 6 · Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan Dark Roasted Chicken Curry
A deeply flavorful chicken curry featuring traditional Sri Lankan dark roasted curry powder, fragrant curry leaves, and a rich coconut milk gravy balanced with tangy tamarind.
55 min · intermediate
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Recipe 7 · Pakistani
Karachi Dried Plum And Chicken Rice Skillet
A fragrance-rich one-pot rice skillet cooked with chicken, bright Sindhi spices, yogurt, and dried sour plums.
45 min · beginner
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Recipe 8 · Indian Punjabi
Punjabi Tariwala Chicken Curry
A comforting homestyle chicken curry cooked in a light, highly seasoned tomato-onion gravy scented with rustic whole spices.
50 min · intermediate
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Recipe 9 · Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan Devilled Chili Chicken Thighs
Crispy chicken thigh pieces flash-sauteed and coated in a spicy tamarind tomato sauce with crunchy bell peppers and onions.
35 min · intermediate
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Recipe 10 · Pakistani
Karachi Style Chicken Haleem Stew
A comforting Pakistani stew blending tender shredded chicken, cracked wheat, and lentils, simmered with warming spices and garnished with crispy fried onions.
60 min · intermediate
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Recipe 11 · Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan Tamarind Pandan Braised Chicken Thighs
Juicy chicken thighs slow-braised in a rich coconut milk gravy infused with dark roasted curry powder and fragrant pandan.
45 min · intermediate
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Recipe 12 · Pakistani
Kasuri Methi And Bell Pepper Chicken Keema
A fragrant Pakistani skillet of ground chicken stir-fried with diced sweet green bell peppers, toasted spices, and aromatic crushed dried fenugreek leaves.
35 min · beginner
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Recipe 13 · Pakistani
Lahori Murgh Cholay
A comforting Lahori street food classic featuring tender chicken simmered with chickpeas in a deeply spiced onion tomato gravy enriched with cracked black pepper and roasted cumin.
50 min · intermediate
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Recipe 14 · Pakistani
Peshawari Chicken Chapli Kebabs
Crispy, juicy chicken patties packed with toasted coriander, crushed pomegranate seeds, fresh mint, and pressed tomato rounds, fried to golden brown perfection.
30 min · beginner
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Recipe 15 · Pakistani
Sindhi Ginger Tomato Chicken Karahi
A fast, high-heat Pakistani wok curry featuring tender bone-in chicken cooked with a rich tomato base, aromatic ginger matchsticks, and vibrant green chilies.
40 min · intermediate
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