Description
This Chicken Tikka (Air Fryer) is packed with irresistible flavors and is easy to prepare. Made with boneless chicken and aromatic spices, it’s perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy meal option.
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 for 5 minutes before serving with chutney or rice.
Notes
Marinating overnight enhances the flavor.
Serve with your choice of chutney or over rice for a complete meal.
Adjust spices to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg