New Delhi: Indian cuisine has once again proved its global appeal, with four iconic chicken dishes making it to Taste Atlas’ list of the ‘50 Best Chicken Dishes in the World’. Three of them have proudly secured spots in the top 10.
According to the popular food and travel guide, Butter Chicken has been ranked 4th, Chicken Tikka is placed 6th, Chicken 65 is at 10th, and Tandoori Chicken comes in at 18th. The rankings are based on global ratings and expert reviews.
Butter Chicken, also known as Murgh Makhani, originated in Delhi in the 1950s at the legendary Moti Mahal restaurant. The dish features tandoor-cooked chicken simmered in a rich, creamy tomato and butter gravy, usually paired with naan or roti.
Chicken Tikka, another North Indian favourite, consists of boneless chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt and spices like turmeric, cumin, and garam masala, then roasted in a clay tandoor for a smoky finish.
Chicken 65, the fiery South Indian classic believed to have been invented in Tamil Nadu in the 1960s, is a deep-fried delicacy marinated with ginger, garlic, red chillies and curry leaves.
Tandoori Chicken, one of the most recognised Indian dishes worldwide, gets its name from the Persian word ‘tannur’, meaning fire. The chicken is marinated in spiced yoghurt and cooked on skewers in a scorching tandoor.
The global list was topped by Chikin, or Korean Fried Chicken, followed by Mexico’s Pollo Al Acuyo and Palestine’s Musakhan. Taste Atlas said the list celebrates dishes that define comfort, tradition and culinary artistry.