If you’re hunting for the best chicken dishes in Kanpur, this list is your shortcut to the city’s most-loved flavours. From hearty tikka-and-rice combos to rich gravies and late-night crunchy bites, these five picks are backed by local favourites and solid Zomato love. Ready for your next chicken fix? Start with Kanpur’s top hits right here.
Chicken Lollipop Rice – Baba Biryani
Baba Biryani’s Chicken Lollipop Rice is the Kanpur’s beloved “biryani-meets-grill” fix. Flavourful biryani rice cooked in desi ghee, topped with fried chicken wings that bring the heat. And because Kanpur knows how to treat its foodies, you also get complimentary raita, chutney and onions.
Locals swear by it as the ultimate flavour combo, and honestly, it’s hard to disagree. Craving a plate already? Here’s the Zomato link.
Price: ₹300
When: 12 noon to 10:30
Where: South X Mall, Kidwai Nagar, Kanpur
Butter Chicken – Sidhu Nonveg Point
Kanpur’s Butter Chicken scene has many contenders, but Sidhu Nonveg Point’s version quietly wins hearts. It’s rich, creamy, well-balanced and full of flavour. What people seem to love most is its consistency. Every order arrives with that smooth, velvety gravy and tender chicken pieces that make you want to dive straight in. Whether you pair it with naan or rice, it’s a comforting, full-on satisfying meal. If you haven’t tried it yet, here’s the Zomato link.
Price: ₹400 (Quarter)
When: 2 pm to 11 pm
Where: Govind Nagar, Nandlal Chawraha, Kanpur
Chicken Tikka Rice – Energy Stores
There’s something wonderfully satisfying about a plate of Chicken Tikka Rice done right, and Energy Stores absolutely nails it. Fragrant rice, warm with spices and topped with smoky chicken tikka. It’s hearty, flavour-forward and the kind of dish that keeps Kanpur going back for “just one more bite”. Here’s the Zomato link.
Price: ₹240
When: 1:30 pm to 11 pm
Where: Ground Floor, Radiance Town, Swaroop Nagar, Kanpur
Chicken Tawa Tikka Gravy – Mannay’s Grill And Gravy
If you enjoy gravies with real depth, this one deserves your attention. Mannay’s Grill And Gravy serves a Chicken Tawa Tikka Gravy where tender tikka pieces meet a slow-cooked, full-bodied masala that locals genuinely queue up for. It’s robust, spicy and exactly the kind of comfort dish people return to again and again. Here’s the Zomato link.
Price: ₹435
When: 11 am to 11 pm
Where: Near Madhuraj Nursing, Swaroop Nagar, Kanpur
Broost Chicken Popcorn – Arabian Broost Chicken
If your heart beats a little faster at the sight of perfectly crispy chicken, this one’s an easy yes. Arabian Broost Chicken serves popcorn bites that are light, airy and dangerously easy to demolish. Each chunk brings that golden crunch followed by a juicy hit of chicken richness. The kind of snack you promise to share but absolutely won’t. Here’s the Zomato link.
Price: ₹289
When: 3:15 pm to 12:45 am
Where: Chamanganj, Kanpur
