Tandoori chicken; my favourite go-to dish!
Fulfils the purpose every-time, be it sudden impromptu meet-ups or everyday lunch box issues. The easiest solution to all your cooking problems.
I always have an extra box of marinated tandoori chicken kept in the fridge, and I kid you not it's a lifesaver.
On a sluggish day, when I am not in the mood to cook I simply throw the marinated tandoori chicken into a pan and give it some coal smoke. Ready is a delicious meal for the whole family, which they always relish.
For me, preparing school lunch boxes for my kids has always been a headache. I can never figure out what they will like for lunch due to their picky eating habits.
But every time I have given them anything having tandoori chicken be it simply a sandwich, the lunch box always comes back empty.
Finger Licking Tandoori Chicken Pizza
Tandoori pizza is a delightful fusion bringing the best of both worlds—traditional Indian flavours and beloved Italian cuisine.
What makes tandoori pizza so special is the unique blend of spices that tandoori chicken offers. Each slice bursts with flavour along with a smoky, spicy kick of tandoori chicken.
Tandoori pizza is very easy to make in no time.
Simply take a readymade pizza dough, spread canned pizza sauce, layer with tandoori chicken, top it with capsicum and onions, you may add olives for an extra flavour.
Then, add a thick layer of your favourite cheese and sprinkle with dried oregano. Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Crispy Tandoori Wraps
Get ready to tantalise your taste buds with Crispy Tandoori Chicken Wraps!
The combo of tortilla wrap with tandoori chicken stripes and crunchy lettuce fulfils the palate each time. If you have leftover tandoori chicken, turn it into wraps for a fresh taste.
Take a tortilla and heat it on a frying pan, add some of your favourite sauce (I like adding garlic mayo). Add a generous amount of tandoori chicken to the tortilla and top it up with your favourite vegetables.
Wrap your delicious tortilla wrap and heat it again in a little butter to give a crispy top. The crispy texture adds an exciting crunch, making every bite an adventure.
Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as a fun party snack, crispy tandoori wraps are sure to bring smiles all around.
Scrumptious Tandoori Chicken Salad
Get ready to elevate your salad game with a burst of flavour from tandoori chicken.
This delightful dish features smoky, spiced goodness with fresh, crisp vegetables. A meal that’s both satisfying and refreshing.
Add in some juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and perhaps a sprinkle of red onion for that extra zing. Drizzle it all with a tangy yoghurt dressing infused with herbs that complement the tandoori seasoning beautifully.
Not only is this tandoori salad a feast but it’s also packed with protein and nutrients to keep you energised throughout the day.
Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish brings together the best of desi flavours in a light and healthy way—what's not to love?
Creamy White Sauce Tandoori Pasta
Indulging in a creamy white sauce tandoori pasta is an experience that leaves behind the ordinary.
My kids just love white sauce pasta for dinner and if it has tandoori chicken, they can dance as if it's Christmas.
The recipe of white sauce pasta is healthy as it doesn't have any cream or cheese. Simply take butter, add chopped garlic to it and let it melt. Add some flour and whisk it up until it gets crumbly, start adding milk while you whisk until the desired consistency is reached. Add salt, pepper, and mixed herbs.
In the white sauce, add boiled pasta, some sautéed onions, capsicum, tandoori chicken and mushrooms. Cover and let the sauce do its magic by combining all the flavours into the pasta and chicken.
The warmth from the spices of tandoori chicken balances the richness of the sauce, ensuring each bite is balanced and satisfying.
Gourmet Mayo Tandoori Sandwich
Now who can forget the good old mayo sandwich when talking about innovative tandoori chicken recipes? This recipe is just more than a recipe, it's a childhood memory.
My mother used to give us mayo sandwiches in our school lunch boxes and it was the best thing.
Add a generous amount of mayonnaise to shredded tandoori chicken, you may add salt or pepper according to your taste. Take a slice of bread and put a thick layer of your chicken mayo mix and cover it with another slice of bread.
You may go for wholemeal bread or low-fat mayo for a healthier alternative.
Whether you’re enjoying it for lunch or as a quick snack, this gourmet tandoori sandwich will leave you craving more. It’s time to elevate your sandwich game—indulge in this delicious fusion today.
Parting Ways
Grab your ingredients today from SaveCo Online to make tandoori chicken at home. If you have some leftovers do try the recipes and let me know how it turned out.
