Description
Tandoori Chicken Garlic Bread is a flavorful and unique twist on traditional garlic bread, featuring marinated tandoori chicken and gooey cheese on a bed of soft Hawaiian rolls. This recipe combines the bold flavors of tandoori spices with the comforting indulgence of garlic bread for a delicious fusion dish.
Ingredients
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Tandoori Chicken:
- 400g chicken tenders (about 4-5), cubed
- 1/2 cup plain, full-fat yogurt
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp chili flakes (reduce as needed)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons Shan tandoori masala
- 2 tbsp oil, butter, or ghee for cooking
- Handful of wooden smoking chips for smoking
Garlic Butter Custard:
- 6–8 garlic cloves mixed with 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (113g)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk (60g)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Assembly:
- 12 King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sheet Rolls, kept in the full sheet form (or replace with a French baguette of similar size)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- Tandoori Chicken: Mix all the ingredients except the oil and smoking chips in a large bowl. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes. Heat oil in a wok or pan on high heat. Add the chicken and marinade, cook for 5-8 minutes until tender. Smoke the chicken with wooden chips.
- Garlic Butter Custard: Roast garlic, then mix with butter, egg, milk, salt, paprika, and parsley. Whisk thoroughly to combine.
- Assembly: Dip bread in garlic butter custard, bake at 350F for 15-18 minutes. Top with tandoori chicken and mozzarella. Broil for 5-8 minutes until golden. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked before assembling
- Adjust spice levels to suit your preference
- Watch the broiling process closely to prevent burning
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 85mg