Easy Chicken Tikka Sandwich Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 sandwiches
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Calories
572 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Snacks
Easy Chicken Tikka Sandwich Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by marinating chicken breast tenderloins in a mixture of full-fat yogurt, cooking oil, lemon juice, garlic and ginger pastes, a blend of coriander, turmeric, cumin, and red chili powders, salt, and optional red food coloring. The marinade tenderizes and flavors the chicken, which is then cooked by searing on a grill pan, air frying, or baking. After cooking, the chicken is rested briefly for juiciness.
The mayonnaise and ketchup dressing adds creamy sweetness, spread generously on steak rolls or similar breads. Slices of cooked chicken are layered on the bread, topped with mozzarella cheese which is melted under a broiler, followed by sliced green bell pepper, red onion, shredded carrot, and optionally microgreens for freshness and texture. The sandwich combines smoky, spicy chicken with creamy cheese and crisp vegetables, ideal for lunch or casual dinner.
Adjustments can be made to spice levels and ingredient substitutions per personal taste. The marinade can be left to develop overnight or frozen for convenience, enhancing flavor. The recipe advises using neutral oils for cooking to tolerate high heat and recommends steak rolls for texture similar to crusty French bread.
Ingredients
Chicken Tikka
- 1 lb chicken breast tenderloin
- ¼ cup cooking oil see notes
- 1 cup yogurt see notes, full fat
- 1 lemon
- ½ tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder (optional)
- 2 teaspoon red chili powder (see notes)
- 4 drops red food coloring (see notes)
Mayonnaise Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
Sandwiches
- 6 steak rolls (see notes)
- ½ green bell pepper
- ½ red onion
- ½ cup carrot shredded
- ¼ cup microgreens (optional)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese see notes, shredded
Instructions
Chicken Tikka
- Mix together the yogurt, cooking oil, lemon, garlic, ginger and all of the spices.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for 30 minutes (see notes)
- For the grill pan, drizzle some oil and preheat the pan.
- Sear the chicken on full heat and then cook on low heat for a few minutes.
- Then flip over and sear on the other side.
- Reduce the heat if necessary and cook till done.
- For air frying, preheat your air fryer at 350° for 5 minutes
- Air fry the chicken for 15 minutes, turing halfway through
- For the oven, preheat the oven to 400°
- Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes whichever method you use to cook it.
Mayonnaise Dressing
- Mix the mayonnaise and ketchup to make the dressing
Sandwiches
- Spread the dressing on both sides on the bread
- Put cut up pieces of chicken on one side of the bread
- Add the cheese on top of the chicken and broil in the oven to melt it
- Remove from the oven and layer with the veggies and enjoy
Notes
- Use full-fat yogurt in the marinade for a creamier texture in the chicken tikka.
- Neutral oils like avocado, canola, sunflower, or peanut are best for cooking the chicken at high heat.
- Adjust red chili powder to taste; 2 teaspoons adds moderate spiciness but can be decreased for milder heat.
- Red food coloring is optional and can be replaced with red beetroot powder for a natural tint.
- Steak rolls are preferred bread for this sandwich due to their crusty texture, but alternatives like crusty French bread can be used.
- Mozzarella cheese melts well here, but provolone or smoked gouda provide interesting flavor variations.
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes, but overnight or freezing marinated chicken improves tenderness and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 572 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 572kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1206mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 562mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2290IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 210mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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