22.11.2025 13:25
The international food guide TasteAtlas has announced its list of the "Top 20 Chicken Dishes in the World," prepared based on user votes and expert opinions. At the top of the list is Piliç Topkapı, a special dish from Ottoman cuisine, which is made by stuffing chicken with rice pilaf.
The international food guide TasteAtlas has published its list of "The Top 20 Chicken Dishes in the World," based on user votes and expert evaluations from the gastronomy world. Piliç Topkapı, an important representative of traditional Turkish cuisine and Ottoman palace flavors, received the highest score on the list, becoming the world champion.
Features of Piliç Topkapı
Piliç Topkapı, named after the Topkapi Palace, is prepared by filling boneless chicken thighs with a rich inner pilaf made with pine nuts, currants, and aromatic spices, and then cooking it. This special recipe, reflecting the richness of palace cuisine and the balance of Turkish flavors, was chosen as the most liked dish by TasteAtlas users.
Highlights from the Top 10 List
The top 10 of the TasteAtlas list features standout chicken dishes from various cuisines around the world:
• 1 — Piliç Topkapı (Turkey): World champion.
• 2 — Rfissa (Morocco): A traditional Moroccan dish served with chicken and lentils.
• 3 — Chikin (South Korea): Korean-style crispy fried chicken with sweet and spicy sauce.
• 4 — Pollo a la Brasa (Peru): Peru's national dish cooked over charcoal.
• 5 — Butter Chicken (India): A classic dish with creamy and spiced sauce.
• 6 — Karaage (Japan): Crispy fried chicken marinated in soy sauce and ginger.
• 7 — Poulet Rôti (France): Oven-roasted chicken with butter and herbs.
• 8 — Dak Galbi (South Korea): A street food dish cooked in a pan with spicy gochujang sauce.
• 9 — Chicken Karahi (Pakistan): A classic dish cooked in spicy tomato sauce.
• 10 — Inasal na Manok (Philippines): Grilled chicken marinated with vinegar, garlic, and lemongrass.