Description
This Chicken Tikka (Air Fryer) is a delightful dish packed with irresistible flavors. The combination of spices and yogurt delivers a quick, homemade meal that’s healthy and comforting. Ideal for a busy weeknight dinner or a special gathering!
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 together the yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, and spices to make the marinade.
- Add the chicken to the marinade, ensuring it's well coated. Marinate for 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the marinated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook the chicken for 12 to 14 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes after cooking before serving with chutney or rice.
Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken overnight to enhance flavor and tenderness.
Feel free to serve it with naan or a salad for a complete meal.
Adjust the spices according to your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 110mg