Chicken Handi Recipes
Creamy, mild chicken curry cooked in a clay pot (handi). Rich with cream and butter — Pakistan's answer for those who can't handle the heat.
What is Chicken Handi?
Creamy, mild chicken curry cooked in a clay pot (handi). Rich with cream and butter — Pakistan's answer for those who can't handle the heat.
Regional Variants at a Glance
| Variant | Region | Prep | Cook | Difficulty | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creamy Chicken Handi | Punjab | 15m | 55m | Medium | 4 |
| Creamy White Chicken Handi | Punjab | 20m | 55m | Medium | 4 |
| Karachi Chicken Handi | Sindh | 20m | 55m | Medium | 4 |
| Desi Dhaba Handi | Punjab | 15m | 50m | Easy | 4 |
All Chicken Handi Recipes
Creamy Chicken Handi
Chicken Handi is Pakistan's creamiest, richest curry — tender chicken simmered with malai (cream), makhan (butter), and aromatic spices in a traditional handi (clay pot). This mildly spiced dish is the go-to for anyone who wants restaurant-style flavour at home without setting their mouth on fire.
Creamy White Chicken Handi
Punjab's beloved restaurant-style white chicken handi — tender chicken in a creamy, mildly spiced gravy that's become one of Pakistan's most ordered dishes. Silky, indulgent, and surprisingly achievable at home.
Karachi Chicken Handi
Karachi's bold, tomato-forward chicken handi — red-orange in colour, spicier than the Punjab white version, and finished with fresh herbs and green chillies. Urban street food confidence in a clay pot.
Desi Dhaba Handi
The no-frills, maximum-flavour dhaba-style chicken handi — cooked the way roadside restaurants do it across Punjab. Robust, unpretentious, and reliably delicious.