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Chicken Pav
Serves 3
30 mins
300 Kcal

Chicken pav is street food royalty with a zesty upgrade. Imagine soft, buttery pav buns loaded with a spiced, juicy chicken filling that hits every flavor note perfectly—spicy, tangy, and a little smoky. It's like your classic Mumbai favorite but with a meaty twist that makes it totally next-level. This chicken pav recipe is the ultimate kitchen flex. It all starts with tender chicken simmered in a medley of bold spices, onions, tomatoes, and pav bhaji masala—because no pav dish is complete without that iconic kick. The chicken turns out perfectly saucy, just enough to soak into those golden, toasted buns, giving you a burst of flavor with every bite. The prep? Totally doable, even for weeknight dinners or a quick snack fix. Cook up the chicken till it's full of flavor, toast your pav buns with an unapologetic amount of butter, and bring it all together in minutes. Top it off with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for that extra street food authenticity, and you're ready to dig in. Whether it is a chill hangout for your crew, or an epic game night snack or simply looking to spice things up at dinner time chicken pav does the trick in all respects. Pair with some crispy fries or get all fancy with some spicy chutney-it is good both ways. So, if you've been on the hunt for a dish that's easy to make, fun to eat, and bursting with bold flavors, this chicken pav recipe is your next obsession. It's street food-inspired magic, straight from your kitchen to your plate!

Ingredients

  • 250 gms boneless chicken
  • 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 3 tbsp curd
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 onion
  • 1 green chilli
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • Coriander
  • Mint leaves
  • Butter
  • 2 tsp garlic
  • 1/4 tsp red chilli powder

Instructions

  • Let's talk about chicken pav, the ultimate mashup of spicy chicken and buttery pav that's here to level up your snack game.
  • Juicy, marinated chicken, a spicy garlic-onion mix, and soft pav buns toasted to perfection—it's a vibe, and this chicken pav recipe will have you making it on repeat.
  • Start with the marinade: in a bowl, mix 250 grams of boneless chicken with 2 teaspoons of ginger-garlic paste, 3 tablespoons of curd, 2 teaspoons of coriander powder, 2 teaspoons of Kashmiri chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  • Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to soak in all the flavor.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan, add the marinated chicken, and cook until tender and juicy.
  • Set it aside while you prep the garlic mixture.
  • In the same pan, heat a little more oil and saut 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped green chili until fragrant.
  • Add 1 chopped tomato, 1 teaspoon of chaat masala, 1 teaspoon of vinegar, and a handful of chopped coriander and mint leaves.
  • Toss in the cooked chicken, mix well, and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
  • For the pav, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan, add 2 teaspoons of chopped garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of red chili powder, and a few chopped coriander leaves.
  • Toast 6-7 pav buns until they're golden and soaked in that buttery, garlicky goodness.
  • Assemble the chicken pav by layering the chicken mixture inside the toasted buns.
  • Garnish with chopped onions, coriander leaves, and an optional cheese slice for that extra indulgence.
  • Serve this recipe of chicken pav hot and watch it disappear! It's spicy, buttery, and downright irresistible—a perfect snack or light meal that hits all the right notes.
  • Whether you're hosting friends or treating yourself, chicken pav is the kind of dish that guarantees good vibes and happy taste buds!
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