Description
Savor the delicious flavors of Chicken Tikka made effortlessly in your air fryer. This dish combines tender marinated chicken with rich spices, making it an ideal choice for a quick, satisfying meal.
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 chicken into 1.5-inch pieces.
- Mix yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, and spices in a bowl to create a marinade.
- Add chicken pieces and coat thoroughly; marinate for 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 12–14 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through cooking time.
- Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving with chutney or rice.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Feel free to adjust spices according to your heat preference.
Serve with a side of vegetable rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg