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Butter Chicken Crowned #5 in World's 100 Best Chicken Dishes

Summary

  • Butter Chicken ranked 5th in TasteAtlas' list of 100 best chicken dishes
  • Pilic Topkapi from Turkey, Rfissa from Morocco, and Korean fried chicken top the list
  • Other Indian chicken dishes like Tandoori, Tikka, and Rezala also featured

As of November 17th, 2025, the popular food and travel guide TasteAtlas has unveiled its list of the 100 best chicken dishes in the world. The rankings feature a diverse array of delectable chicken recipes from countries spanning South Korea to France.

Topping the list at number 1 is Pilic Topkapi, a classic Turkish chicken dish featuring boneless chicken pieces like thighs, stuffed with a savory rice pilaf. This is followed by Rfissa from Morocco, a traditional dish of stewed chicken, onions, and lentils served over shredded bread or pastry, and Korean fried chicken in the third spot.

Notably, Butter Chicken from India has been ranked 5th on the prestigious list. This dish is prepared with a combination of roasted chicken, an array of spices, and a rich gravy made with cream, tomatoes, and butter. Butter Chicken is best enjoyed with naan bread and garnished with additional butter, coriander, or green chilies.

Apart from Butter Chicken, several other popular Indian chicken dishes have also been recognized, including Tandoori chicken (14th), Chicken tikka (35th), Chicken 65 (38th), Chicken rezala (51st), and Chicken kathi roll (74th).

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Pilic Topkapi, a classic Turkish chicken dish featuring bonded chicken pieces stuffed with a savory rice pilaf, is ranked #1 on the list.
Butter Chicken, a dish prepared with roasted chicken, spices, and a rich gravy made with cream, tomatoes, and butter, is ranked #5 on the list.
Apart from Butter Chicken, the list also includes Tandoori chicken (14th), Chicken tikka (35th), Chicken 65 (38th), Chicken rezala (51st), and Chicken kathi roll (74th).

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