Mention Tandoori Chicken to a desi food lover, and you’ll see them drool instantly. Just thinking of the juicy, succulent pieces of marinated chicken grilled in a hot tandoor, then laced in a thick, creamy gravy, and topped with copious amounts of butter is making us slurp. A plate of Tandoori Chicken is often on the menu, whether you are eating out with family or friends, or planning a party at home. No wonder, the dish has now evolved from a popular starter to add newer versions - that include Tandoori Chicken Pizza, Tandoori Chicken Burger, Tandoori Chicken Wrap, and Tandoori Chicken Biryani, among others.
Like us, if you too are all about fusion dishes, we’ve discovered another unique addition to the list that will make you love Tandoori Chicken even more. Combining the best of Indian and Italian, Tandoori Chicken Pasta brings together the spiciness and aroma of Indian cuisine and the goodness of Italian cuisine. Marinated chicken is grilled to perfection and then tossed in with pasta to transform it into an Indo-Italian delicacy. If you are a Tandoori Chicken fan like us, we are sure you would love this delicious pasta.
Wondering how to make Tandoori Chicken Pasta at home? Start by marinating the chicken. Then, place it in the refrigerator for a few hours. After that, grill it or bake it in an oven, covered with a foil. You can also use leftover Tandoori Chicken or do this step ahead of time to save time and effort. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water until boiled perfectly. Drain the water and keep the pasta aside. Now, take a pan, and heat pasta sauce, garlic, oregano, and yoghurt. Add shredded Tandoori Chicken, pasta and diced pepper. Stir for some time, and you’ll have a yummy Tandoori Chicken Pasta ready.
Here’s the detailed recipe:
Ingredients:
- 250 gm chicken fillet
- ½ tsp garlic (crushed)
- ½ tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tbsp butter (melted)
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- ½ tsp ginger-garlic masala
- 1 tbsp tandoori masala
- Salt, to taste
- A pinch of red food colouring
- ½ cup curd
- 100 gm pasta
- ½ tbsp oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 100 ml pasta sauce
Method:
- Marinate the chicken with all the spices, herbs, and curd.
- Then, place it in the refrigerator for a few hours.
- When finished, grill it or bake it in an oven, covered with a foil.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water until boiled perfectly.
- Drain the pasta and keep it aside.
- Now, take a pan and heat pasta sauce, garlic, oregano, and yoghurt.
- Add shredded tandoori chicken, pasta, and diced pepper. Stir for some time.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce and garnish with mint leaves.
- Tandoor chicken pasta is ready to be served.