Winter is often considered the best season for foodies. The cold climate increases appetite and it is indeed the best season to binge on some good delicacies. Numerous yummy mouth-watering chicken dishes can be tried out this winter to make this season more enjoyable. The best part of eating chicken is that it is white meat, unlike mutton which is red meat. White meat is not that bad for health and does not increase much cholesterol in the body.  Let's explore five delicious chicken recipe from Chicken Palak to Chicken Patiala. Winter Foods List: 4 Things You Should Eat To Stay Healthy In The Cold Months.

Chicken cooked in traditional spices is a treat for any food-lover. Chicken is highly nutritious as it fulfils the requirement of essential amino acids. Chicken is a great source of lean, low-fat protein. It is also loaded with selenium, a chemical known for its anti-cancer properties. Skinned chicken is preferred to be eaten as the skin contains a good amount of healthy fats which is beneficial for the body. Your Ultimate Winter Fruit Guide: What You Must Eat To Stay Healthy This Season.

5 Delicious Chicken Recipe You Should Try Out This Winter 

1. Chicken Palak

Chicken Palak has spinach as one of its primary ingredients, which is available in abundance in winter. Spinach is rich in zinc and iron, clubbed with chicken it tastes super yummy.

Recipe of Chicken Palak 

2. Chicken Patiala

Chicken Patiala is a mild spice dish made with exotic Indian spices. It has a rich texture due to cashew nut paste.

Patiala Chicken Recipe

3. Butter Chicken

It is the most famous chicken dish in Indian sub-continent and has a creamy texture. Mildly spiced tomato sauce is used in its preparation, here chicken is marinated for several hours.

How To Make Butter Chicken At Home

4. Amritsari Chicken

It is an authentic Punjabi dish where chicken is made in the unique Amritsari gravy flavoured with fresh cream.

Recipe of Amritsari Chicken 

5. Chicken Do Pyaza

Chicken Do Pyaza, also known as the chicken stew, is one of the popular Mughlai dishes. The gravy is thick in texture and curd is also used in its preparation.

Recipe of Chicken Do Pyaza

While cooking the above dishes, the selection of chicken from the market plays an important role. The important thing to be noted while buying chicken is that it should be tender. If you will buy packaged chicken, then don't forget to check the packaging date and also see that it does contain too much liquid content.

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