Description
Satisfy your cravings with this Chicken Tikka (Air Fryer) recipe. Marinated in yogurt and spices, it offers a burst of flavor for easy weeknight meals.
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 chicken into 1.5-inch pieces.
- Mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic-ginger paste, and spices in a bowl to form a marinade.
- Add chicken and coat thoroughly. Marinate for 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer in air fryer basket.
- Cook for 12–14 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving with chutney or rice.
Notes
Marinating overnight enhances the flavor.
Serve with lime wedges for an extra zesty touch.
Adjust spices according to your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg