Chicken chaap is one of the Mughlai delicacies which became popular in Bengal during the rule of Nawabs in Bengal. It has been an intricate part of the food popular during the Bengali festivals like Durga puja. The Biryani and chicken chaap are the most cherished food combination served as part of the traditional Mughlai cuisine in the restaurants of Kolkata. This delicious dish can also be served with Naan or Rumali roti.During my childhood and teen days in Kolkata, I havent observed this dish being cooked at home, mostly may be because it is a Mughlai dish, and in the kitchen of people following Hinduism, chicken was not a popular ingredient. I heard elders in my family saying chicken was made popular by Muslims, and mutton or lamb meat was mostly preferred at home. Another theory may be chicken chaap is so readily available in the restaurants of Kolkata, it is not necessary to prepare it at home. There are restaurants like Shiraz, Nizam and Arsalan who are popular for delicious chicken chaap in their menu.
