Tandoori Chicken Baskets Recipe

Name: Tandoori Chicken Baskets Recipe
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian

Recipe By Slurrp

Tandoori Chicken Baskets are a delicious and flavorful Indian appetizer. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of yogurt and spices, giving it a tangy and smoky flavor. It is then grilled to perfection, resulting in juicy and tender chicken. The chicken is served in small baskets made from crispy tortilla shells, adding a crunchy texture to the dish. Topped with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice, these Tandoori Chicken Baskets are a crowd-pleasing appetizer for any occasion.

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Ingredients For Tandoori Chicken Baskets Recipe

1 pound Chicken Pieces
1 cup Plain Yogurt
2 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
2 tablespoon Tandoori Masala
1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
0.5 teaspoon Salt
4 Tortilla Shells
as per your need Fresh Cilantro, For Garnish
as required Lemon Juice, For Garnish

Directions : Tandoori Chicken Baskets Recipe

Cooking Directions

STEP 1.In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, tandoori masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
STEP 2.Add chicken pieces to the marinade and let it marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
STEP 3.Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken until cooked through and slightly charred.
STEP 4.While the chicken is grilling, heat tortilla shells in a pan until crispy.
STEP 5.Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, slice it into bite-sized pieces.
STEP 6.Place the crispy tortilla shells in small baskets and fill them with the sliced tandoori chicken.
STEP 7.Garnish with fresh cilantro and squeeze some lemon juice over the chicken.
STEP 8.Serve the Tandoori Chicken Baskets as an appetizer or snack.

Cooking Tips

For extra smoky flavor, you can add a few drops of liquid smoke to the marinade.
If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the chicken in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20-25 minutes.
To make the tortilla shells crispy, brush them with a little oil before heating them in the pan.

Storage and Serving

Leftover Tandoori Chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, place the chicken in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 10-15 minutes.
Serve the Tandoori Chicken Baskets as an appetizer or snack with mint chutney or yogurt dip.

Nutrition
value

calories per serving

< 1 g Fat3 g Protein7 g Carbs5 g FiberOther

Current Totals

< 1 g Fat
3 g Protein
7 g Carbs
5 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

Carbs
7 g
Protein
3 g
Fiber
5 g

Fats

Fat
1 g

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium
66 mg
Iron
2 mg
Vitamin A
1402 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
1 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
48 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
39 mg
Vitamin E
1 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
57 mg
Manganese
0 mg
Phosphorus
48 mg
Selenium
5 mcg
Zinc
1 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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