Description
A delicious tandoori chicken sandwich with herb mayo, perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon kasoori methi (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon Kashmiri chili powder (or use ½ to 1 teaspoon additional cayenne)
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup finely chopped mint
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (remove seeds, if you prefer less spicy)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- salt (to taste)
- 4 buns
- lettuce leaves (as needed)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken. Add all the ingredients listed under “for the tandoori chicken” (except the chicken) into a bowl and mix until well combined. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat them evenly. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for a few hours for more flavor.
- To air fry. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Place chicken thighs, smooth side down and cook for 5 minutes. Using tongs, flip so that the smooth side is facing up. Continue cooking at the same temperature for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- To broil. Place an oven-safe wire rack on a large baking sheet and arrange the chicken thighs on the rack, smooth side up. Position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat element, then place the baking sheet in the oven. Set the oven to broil and cook for 20–25 minutes, until the chicken begins to char. Check the chicken halfway through cooking. If it’s browning unevenly, carefully rotate the baking sheet to help it char evenly.
- Mix all ingredients under ‘for the herb mayo’ in a bowl. Refrigerate if not serving immediately.
- Spread a generous layer of the herb mayo on the inside of both the top and bottom buns. Place the tandoori chicken on the bottom bun, top with lettuce, then cover with the top bun. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours.
- If you prefer less spicy, remove the seeds from the jalapeno.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fry, Broil
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg