Description
Treat yourself to this Chicken Tikka cooked in an air fryer, boasting irresistible flavors and a simple preparation. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken (thighs or breasts)
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1.5 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or kashmiri chili powder
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable or avocado)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1.5-inch pieces.
- In a bowl, mix the yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, and spices to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Allow it to marinate for 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 12–14 minutes, ensuring to flip halfway through to promote even cooking.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving it with chutney or rice.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, opt to marinate the chicken overnight.
Serve with a side of naan and fresh salad for a complete meal.
Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing the paprika or chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg