Description
Enjoy the irresistible flavors of Chicken Tikka made effortlessly in your air fryer. This quick and easy recipe features boneless chicken marinated with yogurt and spices, making it a perfect choice for a flavorful dinner, healthy meal, or even comforting comfort food!
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 yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, and spices to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and coat them thoroughly. Allow marinating for 2 hours or overnight for better flavor.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Place the marinated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook the chicken for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
- Once done, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving it with chutney or rice.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Feel free to adjust the spices according to your heat preference.
Serve with naan or steamed rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg