Chicken tikka masala is a delightful dish on the day it's prepared, and if there are any leftovers, they can be transformed into a sandwich, which could be the perfect lunch option the following day. Chicken tikka is marinated in yoghurt and then grilled or baked, and it's typically served with a flavourful tomato sauce, which is why it's called chicken tikka masala. With this sandwich version, you won't need to serve it with rice or naan, but it'll still taste amazing. It's an ideal meal for a Friday night movie, a midweek lunch break, or a relaxing weekend picnic. This mouth-watering sandwich is an easy and delectable choice for any occasion.
Here's how you can make this delicious sandwich yourself:
Ingredients:
• 350 g leftover chicken tikka
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 1 large onion (thin rings)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 lime juice
• 4 slices of sandwich bread
• 4 to 5 tablespoons mint-coriander chutney
Method:
• Assemble the ingredients.
• Place onion rings in a bowl and top with lime juice. Now add the chaat masala and combine well so that the onions are coated.
• Place butter and bread slices on a spotless chopping board. Now cover the bread with a thick coating of mint-coriander chutney.
• Slice the chicken tikka into pieces, then place two of the slices of bread with the entire surface covered.
• Now, top the chicken with your preferred amount of onion.
• Put another slice of bread on top.
• If desired, trim the edges. Cut in half. and serve.
Storage Instructions
• For up to two days, the marinated chicken can be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
• For up to three days, the chicken tikka sandwich filler can be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
• For up to three months, the marinated chicken cubes can be frozen in a freezer bag or other airtight container. Thaw completely in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
• The cooked chicken tikka sandwich filler can be kept in the freezer for up to three months in an airtight container or freezer bag. Before thoroughly reheating and serving, fully defrost the item in the refrigerator overnight.
