7 Curry-Based Chicken Dishes You Should Try

By Bhavana Verma

August 24, 2024

Chicken curry is the soul of Indian non-veg lovers. From butter chicken to chicken tikka masala, several recipes are living proof of how curry can change the entire dimension of non-veg dishes. Check out these famous curry-based chicken dishes that you’d love to try making at home.

Murgh Curry

This simple chicken curry is made by slow-cooking chicken breasts in a spicy curry sauce made with yoghurt, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and ginger.

Butter Chicken 

One of the most popular chicken dishes in the world, butter chicken is made with marinated chicken pieces simmered in a buttery spicy gravy.

Chicken Tikka Masala

In this dish, marinated grilled chicken chunks are served with a saucy tangy gravy made with garlic, onion, cumin, ginger, garam masala, coriander, and cayenne pepper.

Chicken Vindaloo

This popular Goan dish features a bright-coloured gravy made with a combination of spices and a generous use of vinegar. 

Chicken Jalfrezi

Combining the lusciousness of chicken with the nutrition of vegetables, chicken jalfrezi features stir-fried chicken with seasoned vegetables all cooked in a spicy semi-dry gravy.

Chicken Dhansak

Featuring the classic dhansak gravy, chicken dhansak is made by simmering tender chicken in spicy sweet gravy thickened with the addition of red lentils.

Chicken Korma

Chicken korma is made by simmering marinated chicken into a creamy and delicious curry made with onion, nuts, yoghurt and coconut.