20 Highest Rated Chicken Dishes In The World

19 JULY, 2023

Ayaan Paul Chowdhury

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Showcasing a diverse range of flavours and cooking techniques, here are the world's highest rated chicken dishes according to Taste Atlas - each offering a piece of their unique culinary and cultural identity.

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A flavourful and creamy British-Indian dish with grilled chicken in a spiced tomato-based sauce.

20. Chicken Tikka Masala

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A Spanish delight featuring chicken cooked in garlic-infused olive oil, resulting in tender and aromatic flavours.

19. Pollo al ajillo

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A popular Sichuan dish known for its crispy and spicy chicken, coated in a mouthwatering layer of chili peppers.

18. Cuì pí zhá jī

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Turkish skewered chicken kebabs marinated in a blend of spices, offering a juicy and smoky grilled flavour.

17. Şiş tavuk

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A beloved Indian specialty, marinated in yoghurt and a blend of aromatic spices, then traditionally cooked in a clay oven, resulting in succulent and charred flavours.

16. Tandoori chicken

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A Japanese grilled chicken dish on skewers, usually seasoned with a sweet and savoury soy-based glaze.

15. Yakitori

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An Iranian delicacy consisting of tender chicken cooked in a rich sauce made from ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses, offering a unique sweet and tangy flavour.

14. Fesenjān

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A Georgian stew with chicken, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, creating a delicious and hearty combination of flavours.

13. Chakhokhbili

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A Filipino specialty featuring marinated chicken grilled over open flames, resulting in a juicy and flavourful dish.

12. Inasal na manok

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A popular street food in Taiwan, consisting of bite-sized chicken pieces marinated, coated in a crispy batter, and deep-fried to perfection.

11. Taiwanese Popcorn chicken

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A Peruvian rotisserie chicken dish marinated with spices and cooked on a charcoal grill, resulting in tender and flavourful meat.

10. Pollo a la brasa

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A Moroccan chicken dish cooked in a traditional clay pot with olives, preserved lemons, and aromatic spices, creating a harmonious blend of flavours.

9. Tajine zitoune

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A Portuguese dish of grilled or roasted chicken seasoned with spicy piri piri sauce, offering a tantalising combination of heat and smokiness.

8. Frango assado com piri piri

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An Iranian dish featuring chicken breasts stuffed with a delicious mixture of nuts, dried fruits, and spices, resulting in a delightful contrast of textures and flavours.

7. Morgh e shekam por

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A Georgian dish consisting of a whole chicken flattened and fried to perfection, resulting in a crispy skin and tender meat.

6. Tsitsila tabaka

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A popular Indonesian dish of fried chicken, usually marinated in a blend of spices, offering a crispy and aromatic experience.

5. Ayam goreng

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A classic Indian dish featuring marinated chicken pieces cooked in a tandoor or on a grill, resulting in smoky and tender flavours.

4. Chicken Tikka

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A creamy and buttery North Indian dish, also known as butter chicken, featuring chicken in a rich tomato-based sauce.

3. Murgh Makhani

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A spicy Korean stir-fried chicken dish cooked with gochujang (red chili paste), vegetables, and sometimes cheese, offering a fiery and satisfying taste.

2. Dak galbi

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An Iranian dish consisting of succulent chicken marinated in saffron, lemon juice, and various spices, then grilled to perfection, resulting in a flavourful and aromatic kebab.

1. Jujeh kabab

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