Grilled Chicken Tikka Sandwich
Juicy, charred chicken combined with crunchy veggies and a creamy sauce, perfect for a hearty sandwich experience.
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt For a creamy marinade
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 inch grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- to taste salt and pepper
Sandwich Components
- 4 slices sturdy bread (sourdough or toasted white sandwich bread) Lightly toasted for crunch
- 1 cup leafy lettuce
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion, sliced Optional cucumber slices may be added
- 2 tablespoons mayo
- 2 tablespoons chili flakes To taste
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and spices until smooth.
- Coat the chicken in the marinade and let it rest for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
Grill the Chicken
- Heat the grill to medium-high and oil the grates.
- Grill the chicken for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side until lightly charred and cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
Prepare the Sandwich
- Lightly toast the bread with butter or oil.
- Mix mayo with a squeeze of lemon juice and chili flakes.
- Spread the sauce on one side of each bread slice.
- Layer lettuce, tomato, chicken strips, and red onion on the bread.
- Add more sauce on top, close the sandwich, and press gently.
- Cut into halves or triangles to serve.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different toasted breads or add vegetables like cucumbers. Store components separately for freshness!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
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