Description
Enjoy this Chicken Tikka (Air Fryer) with its delightful spices and juicy chicken pieces. Perfect for a quick, mouthwatering dinner that’s healthy and packed with flavor!
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, combine yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, and spices to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken to the marinade, ensuring it’s coated well. Marinate for 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 12 to 14 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through the cooking time.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving with chutney or rice.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Serve with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges for added zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 51g
- Cholesterol: 130mg